MeSH definition : The head of a long bone that is separated from the shaft by the epiphyseal plate until
bone growth stops. At that time, the plate disappears and the head and shaft are united.;
MeSH synonym : epiphysis;
MeSH annotation : IM GEN or unspecified; NIM with specific long bone IM; DIAPHYSES (shaft of long bones)
is also available;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epiphysis;
The head of a long bone that is separated from the shaft by the epiphyseal plate until
bone growth stops. At that time, the plate disappears and the head and shaft are united.
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