An Epiphyseal Line is an Example of A

Question

An epiphyseal line is an example of a
A) gomphosis.
B) synchondrosis.
C) synostosis.
D) symphysis.
E) syndesmosis.

Accepted Answer

An epiphyseal line is the site where the epiphysis and diaphysis of a long bone fuse together during development. This fusion results in the formation of a synostosis, which is a bony joint where two bones fuse together and become immobile. Therefore, the best choice is C, synostosis.