骨骺aphysis)或幹骺,幹骺端中有會使骨骼成長的骺板(epiphyseal plate,生長板)。关节處的骨骺會被關節軟骨(英语:articular cartilage )所包覆,在包覆以外的部位,有一個類似骺板的區域,稱為軟骨下區(subchondral bone)。 骨骺中含有红骨髓,可以产生红细胞(红血球)。
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