University:
Indiana University South Bend
Course:
ANAT-A 210 | Human Anatomy
Academic year:

2024
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rifak9035

Types of Epiphysis (Part of the bone which develops from secondary ossification centers) Pressure Epiphysis Seen at the end of long bones subjected to pressure. Examples: Head of humerus Head of femur Condyle of tibia Traction Epiphysis Formed due to the pull of muscles. Examples: Tubercle Trochanter Mastoid process Tibial tuberosity Atavistic Epiphysis Functional in lower animals and degenerate in humans. Examples: Coracoid process of scapula Os trigonum of talus Aberrant Epiphysis It is an extra epiphysis. Example: Proximal end of the metacarpal bone