Periphery of Physis

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Periphery of Physis

Groove of Ranvier :   Supplies chondrocytes to the periphery for lateral growth ( width ). Circumferential growth occurs in this zone.   Perichondrial Ring of LaCroix :  Dense fibrous tissue that anchors and supports the physis. It connects the metaphyseal periosteum and cartilaginous epiphysis.

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