Anatomy
metaphysis
Definitions related to metaphysis:
  • An area of a long bone located at the junction of the diaphysis and epiphysis, which harbors the epiphyseal plate in immature bones.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Subdivision of diaphysis which forms the proximal or distal end of diaphysis next to the epiphysis; together with diaphysis proper, it constitutes the diaphysis. Examples: proximal metaphysis of humerus, distal metaphysis of femur.
    Foundational Model of Anatomy
    University of Washington, 2017
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