Formation of the skeleton V. Growth of a long bone. Genesis and structure of the metaphyseal ring
Juster, M.; Balmain Oligo, N.; Moscofian, A.
Bulletin de l'Association des Anatomistes 58(161): 337-352
1974
ISSN/ISBN: 0376-6160
Accession: 026652073
The authors revert to Lacroix's description of the perichondrial ring as « a detached part of the periosteal bone » to prove that its origin is, actually, altogether different. This formation is associated to the metaphysis throughout its evolution. Though its structure looks simple in fact, it is composed of three layers whose origin differs. The term of metaphyseal ring is proposed because the origin, the evolution and the structure of this formation is thus better reflected.