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The metaphysis ( pl. : metaphyses) is the neck portion of a long bone between the epiphysis and the diaphysis. It contains the growth plate, the part of the bone that grows during childhood, and as it grows it ossifies near the diaphysis and the epiphyses.
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The metaphysis is the trumpet-shaped end of long bones. It has a thinner cortical area and increased trabecular bone and is wider than the corresponding ...
The metaphysis is immediately adjacent to the epiphysis and is the growing area of the long bone. Conditions that predominantly affect metaphyseal development, ...
The long bone in a child is divided into four regions: the diaphysis (shaft or primary ossification centre), metaphysis (where the bone flares), ...
The metaphyses (singular: metaphysis) are the wide portions of long bones and the regions of the bone where growth occurs. Growth occurs at the section of ...
tissue. cortex of the left femoral metaphysis is the site of a smaller lesion. The left tibial tubercle is of irregular density ...
In bone: Bone morphology. This region (metaphysis) functions to transfer loads from weight-bearing joint surfaces to the diaphysis.
Jun 28, 1993 · The metaphysis. (Fig. 1 ) abuts the zone of provisional cal- cification of the physis (growth plate). Endochondral ossifica-.
THE GROWTH OF THE LONG BONES IN CHILDHOOD: WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO CERTAIN BONY STRIATIONS OF THE METAPHYSIS AND TO THE RÔle OF THE VITAMINS. H. A. HARRIS ...
Aug 27, 2021 · In contrast, the metaphysis consists of a thin cortical bone and a large amount of cancellous bone with a rich blood supply in the bone marrow.
