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What is a metaphysis?

What is a metaphysis? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (anatomy) The part of a long bone that grows during development
  2. change of form; transformation
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The intramedullary axis along which the humeral prosthesis is inserted is that of the proximal metaphysis since a change in curvature occurs at the humeral diaphysis.
In the event of an abnormal morphotype, the ESOP HA prosthesis is modular: each shaft can be combined with each of the 10 metaphysis sizes.
The choice between 10 right and left sizes helps chose the best implant for the size of the metaphysis.
Multiplication of cartilage cells within a germinal layer leads to thickening of the growth cartilage towards the metaphysis.
The entire upper and anterior portion of the flexor pronator origins is detached with a scalpel, from the medial border of the humeral metaphysis to the middle of the epicondyle.
Indeed, this cortical is always free of 4 or 3 fragment fracture and represents the exact junction between the internal articular area of the head and the metaphysis area.

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