Physis

Written by Dr Sheila Strover on March 14, 2025

The physis is the growth plate near the end of bones, from which the new bone cells develop.

growth plate or physisThe physis is an area of rapid cell turnover.

Growth plate fusion

The growth plates fuse in adulthood. Any interference with the growth plates prior to fusion may result in growth anomalies of the limb.

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