epiphysis

bone epiphysis

The head of a long bone that articulates with a neighboring skeletal element and is separated from the shaft by the epiphyseal plate until bone growth stops. At that time, the plate disappears and the head and shaft are united[MESH,modified].

Tipo Bone
Estructura principal zone of long bone
Nombre latino bone epiphysis
FMA ID 24012

Subestructuras

distal epiphysis Bone proximal epiphysis Bone epiphysis of humerus Organ epiphysis of tibia Organ epiphysis of femur Organ epiphysis of radius Organ epiphysis of ulna Organ epiphysis of fibula Organ epiphysis of metacarpal bone Bone epiphysis of phalanx of pes Organ epiphysis of phalanx Organ

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the epiphysis?
The head of a long bone that articulates with a neighboring skeletal element and is separated from the shaft by the epiphyseal plate until bone growth stops. At that time, the plate disappears and the head and shaft are united[MESH,modified].
What is the Latin name for the epiphysis?
The Latin name for the epiphysis is bone epiphysis.

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