epiphysis (Meaning)
epiphysis (n)
the end of a long bone; initially separated from the main bone by a layer of cartilage that eventually ossifies so the parts become fused
a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin
epiphysis (n.)
The end, or other superficial part, of a bone, which ossifies separately from the central portion, or diaphysis.
The cerebral epiphysis, or pineal gland. See Pineal gland, under Pineal.
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epiphysis Sentence Examples
- The epiphysis is the growth plate at the end of long bones responsible for bone elongation.
- The epiphyseal plate, located at the junction of the diaphysis and epiphysis, allows for bone growth in children and adolescents.
- Premature fusion of the epiphysis can result in stunted growth of the affected bone.
- Certain injuries, such as a Salter-Harris fracture, can damage the epiphysis and affect bone growth.
- Avascular necrosis of the epiphysis, also known as Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, is a condition that affects the blood supply to the epiphysis, leading to bone death.
- Slipped capital femoral epiphysis is a condition in which the epiphysis of the femur slides off the femoral head, commonly affecting adolescents.
- The epiphysis of the tibia, known as the tibial plateau, forms the joint surface for articulation with the femur in the knee.
- The distal epiphysis of the radius, known as the radial head, articulates with the capitulum of the humerus at the elbow joint.
- The epiphysis of the ulna, known as the olecranon process, forms part of the elbow joint and provides attachment for the triceps muscle.
- During skeletal development, the epiphysis gradually fuses with the diaphysis through a process called epiphyseal closure, marking the end of bone growth.
FAQs About the word epiphysis
the end of a long bone; initially separated from the main bone by a layer of cartilage that eventually ossifies so the parts become fused, a small endocrine gla
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The epiphysis is the growth plate at the end of long bones responsible for bone elongation.
The epiphyseal plate, located at the junction of the diaphysis and epiphysis, allows for bone growth in children and adolescents.
Premature fusion of the epiphysis can result in stunted growth of the affected bone.
Certain injuries, such as a Salter-Harris fracture, can damage the epiphysis and affect bone growth.
