Epiphysis

Last revised by Daniel J Bell on 3 Sep 2019

The epiphyses (singular: epiphysis) are the rounded portions at the ends of a bone separated from the metaphysis by the physis. The epiphysis contributes to a joint, compared with an apophysis which is a site of tendon or ligament attachment. Once the growth plate has fused, the epiphysis and metaphysis are joined.

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Cases and figures

  • Figure 1: general bone anatomy
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  • Figure 2: physeal anatomy
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