Slide 16-Developing Endochondral Bone

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b.3.16.1.2
At higher power, the interface between the epiphysis and the metaphysis containing most of the epiphyseal plate is shown.  The hyaline cartilage of the epiphysis is at the top and the developing spongy bone of the marrow cavity of the metaphysis is at the bottom.  At the left, some perichondrium is evident.