Types Of Epiphysis

Types Of Epiphysis

Question 1. What are different types of Epiphysis?
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“Importance of studying types of epiphysis for medical students: Questions explained”

1. Pressure epiphysis
   • These epiphysis are articular
   • They take part in joint formation
   • Example: Head of humerus, lower end of radius, etc.
2. Traction epiphysis
   • These epiphysis are non articular & so donot take part in joint formation
   • It provides attachment to tendons of muscle
   • Example: Tubercles of humerus
3. Atavistic epiphysis
   • They are independent but they become fused
   • Example: coracoid process of scapula
4. Aberrant epiphysis
   • They are unusual
   • Example: Epiphysis at the head of the 1st metacarpal bone & at the base of other metacarpal bone

“Understanding types of epiphysis through FAQs: Composition, functions, and uses explained”

Question 2. Draw & label a T.S. of an Osteon (or) Draw a well labelled diagram of Histology of thymus
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