Thursday 1 June 2017

image Q. 49 - Much 'apo' about nothing

Q.  Apophyses are all except?

a. Ilium
b. Olecranon
c. Trochanter
d. Calcaneum
e. all of the above































































































































Answer -
e

Apophysis are non-joint forming ends of a bone and differ from epiphyses which take part in joint formation.

Mostly these  work as attachement site for important tendon or ligaments.

Besides the above-mentioned options examples of other important apophysis are -
Malleolar,tibial tuberosity and base of fifth metatarsal.

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