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].
| 类型 | Bone |
| 上级结构 | zone of long bone |
| 拉丁名称 | bone epiphysis |
| FMA ID | 24012 |
下级结构
常见问题
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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