metapophysis (Meaning)
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metapophysis (n.)
A tubercle projecting from the anterior articular processes of some vertebr/; a mammillary process.
Synonyms & Antonyms of metapophysis
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metapophysis Sentence Examples
- The metapophysis, the proximal growth plate of long bones, is crucial for bone elongation.
- During adolescence, the metapophysis undergoes rapid growth and contributes to the increase in bone length.
- Trauma to the metapophysis can result in growth disturbances and bone deformities.
- The metapophysis is characterized by a narrow zone of cartilage cells that undergo proliferation and differentiation.
- Blood vessels penetrate the metapophysis and provide nutrients for bone growth.
- The metapophysis is bounded by the diaphysis distally and the epiphysis proximally.
- The metapophysis acts as a site of junction between the growing and mature bone.
- Fractures involving the metapophysis may require surgical intervention to restore bone alignment and prevent growth abnormalities.
- Conditions such as rickets and osteogenesis imperfecta can affect the structure and function of the metapophysis.
- The metapophysis plays a vital role in the development and maintenance of healthy bones throughout life.
FAQs About the word metapophysis
A tubercle projecting from the anterior articular processes of some vertebr/; a mammillary process.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The metapophysis, the proximal growth plate of long bones, is crucial for bone elongation.
During adolescence, the metapophysis undergoes rapid growth and contributes to the increase in bone length.
Trauma to the metapophysis can result in growth disturbances and bone deformities.
The metapophysis is characterized by a narrow zone of cartilage cells that undergo proliferation and differentiation.
