Epiphyseal line explained

An epiphyseal line is an epiphyseal plate that has become ossified.^[1] The process of it forming from an epiphyseal plate is named epiphyseal closure.^[2] In adult humans, it marks the point of fusion between the epiphysis and the metaphysis.^{[3] [4]}

Function

The epiphyseal line serves no function in the bone, being purely vestigial. However, it serves as an indicator of the boundary between the epiphysis and diaphysis.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Medical Definition of EPIPHYSEAL LINE. 2021-01-22. www.merriam-webster.com. en.
2. Web site: Epiphyseal Line/Plate. 2021-01-22. Earth's Lab. en-US.
3. Web site: Endochondral Ossification - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics.
4. epiphyseal line. 2021-01-22. Oxford Reference. en.