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Epiphysis and Femur

Shortcuts: Differences, Similarities, Jaccard Similarity Coefficient, References.

Difference between Epiphysis and Femur

Epiphysis vs. Femur

The epiphysis is the rounded end of a long bone, at its joint with adjacent bone(s). The femur (pl. femurs or femora) or thigh bone, is the most proximal (closest to the hip joint) bone of the leg in tetrapod vertebrates capable of walking or jumping, such as most land mammals, birds, many reptiles including lizards, and amphibians such as frogs.

Similarities between Epiphysis and Femur

Epiphysis and Femur have 5 things in common (in Unionpedia): Diaphysis, Epiphyseal plate, Hyaline cartilage, Joint, Long bone.

Diaphysis

The diaphysis is the main or midsection (shaft) of a long bone.

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Epiphyseal plate

The epiphyseal plate (or epiphysial plate, physis, or growth plate) is a hyaline cartilage plate in the metaphysis at each end of a long bone.

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Hyaline cartilage

Hyaline cartilage is glass-like (hyaline) but translucent cartilage.

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Joint

A joint or articulation (or articular surface) is the connection made between bones in the body which link the skeletal system into a functional whole.

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Long bone

The long bones are those that are longer than they are wide.

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Epiphysis and Femur Comparison

Epiphysis has 22 relations, while Femur has 142. As they have in common 5, the Jaccard index is 3.05% = 5 / (22 + 142).

References

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