epiphysis

(noun)

the rounded end of any long bone

Related Terms

Examples of epiphysis in the following topics:

  • Growth of Bone

    • The metaphysis is the wide portion of a long bone between the epiphysis and the narrow diaphysis.
    • These chondrocytes do not participate in bone growth; instead, they secure the epiphyseal plate to the osseous tissue of the epiphysis.
    • This illustration shows the zones bordering the epiphyseal plate of the epiphysis.
    • The topmost layer of the epiphysis is the reserve zone.

  • Bone Development

    • Until adolescence, hyaline cartilage persists at the epiphyseal plate (growth plate), which is the region between the diaphysis and epiphysis that is responsible for the lengthwise growth of long bones.

  • Bone

    • The epiphysis of a bone, such as the neck of the femur, is subject to stress from many directions.

  • Connective Tissues: Bone, Adipose, and Blood

    • Compact bone is found in the shaft (or diaphysis) of a long bone and the surface of the flat bones, while spongy bone is found in the end (or epiphysis) of a long bone.