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  1. Epiphysis
    EpiphysisEnd part of long bones
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    Epiphysis: What is it and Why is it Important?
    Epiphysis: What is it and Why is it Important?
    The epiphysis is the rounded end of a long bone, such as the femur or the humerus. It forms a joint with another bone and allows movement and flexibility.
    Structure

    There are four types of epiphyses:
    1. Pressure epiphysis: The region of the long bone that forms the joint is a pressure epiphysis (e.g. the head of the femur, part of the hip joint complex). Pressure epiphyses assist in tra… See more

    Clinical significance

    Pathologies of the epiphysis include avascular necrosis and osteochondritis dissecans (OCD). OCD involves the subchondral bone.
    Epiphyseal lesions include See more

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