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Physeal anatomy - illustration

Case contributed by Matt Skalski
Diagnosis not applicable
Diagram

The anatomic regions of the physis are as indicated above.

Case Discussion

Understanding the normal physeal anatomy and physiology is critical to understanding many pathologies in pediatric patients, as findings at the physis are common. 

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