femoral epiphysis

Introduction

The end of the femur initially during development separatedby cartilage & developing separately from the diaphysis.

The epiphysis eventually fuses with the diaphysis to form a complete femur.

More general terms

• epiphysis

Additional terms

• Legg-Calve-Perthes disease; pseudocoxalgia; avascular necrosis of the hip
• slipped femoral epiphysis

Component of

• femur