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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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19 yo male im 5'6. Dad=5'11, mom=5'2. Dad inseam=32, my inseam=32. I've never had the pubertal growth spurt. Could my spine still have a growth spurt?

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