vertebral endplate

endplate

Either of the the top and bottom portions of the vertebral bodies that interface with the vertebral discs. It is composed of a layer of thickened cancellous bone.

Type Bone
Parent Structure zone of bone organ
Latin Name endplate
FMA ID 293500

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vertebral endplate?
Either of the the top and bottom portions of the vertebral bodies that interface with the vertebral discs. It is composed of a layer of thickened cancellous bone.
What is the Latin name for the vertebral endplate?
The Latin name for the vertebral endplate is endplate.

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