Metaphysis

Last revised by Jeremy Jones on 2 Oct 2020

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Citation:

Jones J, Rasuli B, Bell D, et al. Metaphysis. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 19 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-42639

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-42639

Permalink:

https://radiopaedia.org/articles/42639

rID:

42639

Article created:

1 Feb 2016, Jeremy Jones ◉

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Last revised:

2 Oct 2020, Jeremy Jones ◉

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Systems:

Musculoskeletal

Sections:

Anatomy

Tags:

bone

Synonyms:

Metaphyses

The metaphyses (singular: metaphysis) are the wide portions of long bones and the regions of the bone where growth occurs. Growth occurs at the section of the metaphysis that is adjacent to the growth plate (physis).

The metaphysis is located between the diaphysis and epiphysis.

A relatively rich blood supply and increased vascular stasis makes the metaphysis prone to hematogenous spread of infection in childhood and osteomyelitis.