Biology:Epiphyseal line
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Short description: Anatomical
An epiphyseal line is an epiphyseal plate that has become ossified.[1] The process of it forming from an epiphyseal plate is named epiphyseal closure.[2] In adult humans, it marks the point of fusion between the epiphysis and the metaphysis.[3][4]
Function
The epiphyseal line serves no function in the bone, being purely vestigial. However, it serves as an indicator of the boundary between the epiphysis and diaphysis.[4]
References
- ↑ "Medical Definition of EPIPHYSEAL LINE" (in en). https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/epiphyseal+line.
- ↑ "Epiphyseal Line/Plate" (in en-US). https://www.earthslab.com/anatomy/epiphyseal-line-plate/.
- ↑ "Endochondral Ossification - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics". https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/veterinary-science-and-veterinary-medicine/endochondral-ossification.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 (in en) epiphyseal line. https://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803095754872. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
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