What is another word for epiphysial plate?
Pronunciation: [ˌɛpɪfˈɪzɪəl plˈe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
The epiphysial plate is also commonly referred to as the growth plate or physis. The physis is a thin layer of cartilage that separates the long bone from the growth plate. Another synonym for this structure is epiphyseal cartilage, which refers to the part of the bone where growth occurs. The epiphysial line or epiphyseal scar refers to the remnants of the growth plate after skeletal maturity has been reached. This structure is an important part of growth and development in children and adolescents, and its health and proper functioning is essential to ensuring normal bone growth and alignment.
