Epiphysis

Definition

The head of a long bone that articulates with a neighboring skeletal element and 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,modified].

Also known as bone epiphysis, end of long bone, epiphyses, long bone epiphysis — per UBERON

The Epiphysis is a part of the Musculoskeletal.

Also identified as

• MESH D004838 per UBERON
• NCIT C32529 per UBERON
• NCIT C52722 per UBERON
• SCTID 244701002 per UBERON
• UMLS C1708734 per UBERON

Associated Diseases