Anatomy MCQ 0012

All of the following statements are true for metaphysic of bone, except –

1. It is the strongest part of bone.
2. It is the most vascular part of bone.
3. Growth activity50 is maximized here.
4. It is the region favouring haematogenous spread of infection.

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The Correct option is A

Explanation with High Yield Facts :

Metaphysis as we all know is the most metabolically active part of the bone with rapid cell turn over and most vascular part also. Since it is the most vascular part we have the Osteomyelitis that spreads through haematogenous route originate here in children and is one of the areas that get fractured in pathological fractures of the bone.

The zone of maturation is more vulnerable

1. It is the weakest part of bone and so this is a wrong statement.
2. It is the most vascular part of bone.
3. Growth activity is maximized here.
4. It is the region favouring haematogenous spread of infection.
   
   
   

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