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How is it possible for people's spines grow longer during puberty?
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Bone grow: During puberty, which is why your height increases.
Answered 6/29/2013
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I'm a 19 year old male, 5'6" with a short spine. Dad is 5'11" mom is 5'2" I have a inseam of 33", same as dad, who is normal. Never had the pubertal growth spurt. Can I have a growth spurt in my spine?
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