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Epiphyses

Introduction

This article is about the rounded end of a bone. For information on the endocrine gland also referred to as epiphysis, see epiphysis cerebri.

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Overview

Overview

Epiphysis is the name for a rounded end of a long bone. The epiphysis is filled with red marrow, which produces erythrocytes, or red blood cells. Located in the epiphysis is the epiphysial plate, also known as the growth plate.

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Additional images

  • Long bone
    Long bone
  • Longitudinal section of head of left humerus.
    Longitudinal section of head of left humerus.

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