Cartilaginous part of bone

Pars cartilaginea ossis

  • Latin synonym: Pars cartilaginosa
  • Related terms: Cartilaginous part

Definition

Antoine Micheau

The cartilaginous part of a bone refers to:

  • The epiphyseal cartilage, also known as the growth plate or physis. This hyaline cartilage tissue is responsible for the longitudinal growth of long bones in mammals and birds. It is located between the epiphysis and the diaphysis of the bone. The epiphyseal cartilage is protected by three bone components: the epiphysis, the bone bar of the perichondrial ring, and the metaphysis

  • The articular cartilage

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