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].

Type Bone
Parent Structure zone of long bone
Latin Name bone epiphysis
FMA ID 24012

Sub-structures

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Related Structures

1st arch mandibular component ventral mandibular arch 1st arch mandibular ectoderm ectoderm of mandibular component 1st arch mandibular mesenchyme mandibular component mesenchyme 1st arch mandibular mesenchyme from head mesenchyme 1st arch mandibular mesenchyme from neural crest 1st arch maxillary component 1st arch maxillary ectoderm ectoderm of maxillary component 1st arch maxillary-mandibular cleft 1st arch maxillary-mandibular groove ectoderm

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