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metaphysis

diaphyseal end of long bone

Zone of long bone that is between the epiphysis and diaphysis. Subdivision of diaphysis which forms the proximal or distal end of diaphysis next to the epiphysis; together with diaphysis proper, it constitutes the diaphysis. Examples: proximal metaphysis of humerus, distal metaphysis of femur.[FMA].

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Type Bone
Structure parente zone of long bone
Nom latin diaphyseal end of long bone
FMA ID 24014

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the metaphysis?

Zone of long bone that is between the epiphysis and diaphysis. Subdivision of diaphysis which forms the proximal or distal end of diaphysis next to the epiphysis; together with diaphysis proper, it constitutes the diaphysis. Examples: proximal metaphysis of humerus, distal metaphysis of femur.[FMA].

What is the Latin name for the metaphysis?

The Latin name for the metaphysis is diaphyseal end of long bone.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:24014 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001438 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.