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VetBooks.ir Articular Traction epiphysis
(apophysis)
cartilage
Pressure epiphysis
Growth plate (physis)
Metaphysis
Diaphysis
Medullary cavity
Periosteum
Figure 10.3. Postmortem cross section of the tarsus in
Metaphysis Growth plate (physis) a premature foal demonstrating bone surrounded by
nonossified cartilage (arrow) within the cuboidal bones. These
Articular Pressure epiphysis bones ossify by centrifugal expansion around a central
cartilage cartilage core.
Figure 10.1. Sagittal section of the radius and ulna of a foal.
Day 1 Day 11 Day 21
Figure 10.2. Craniocaudal radiographs of both carpi from the same foal on days 1, 11, and 21 of life demonstrating the rapid centrifugal
expansion of the cuboidal bones and distal radial epiphysis after birth.
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