In:
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British volume, British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery, Vol. 49-B, No. 2 ( 1967-05), p. 351-361
Abstract:
1. The hypothesis is put forward that the cartilage of a developing epiphysis consists of two separate moieties. There is a superficial zone which from the first is destined to become articular cartilage and is incapable of ossification, whereas the deeper layers are concerned with the actual growth of the epiphysis and will eventually be converted totally to bone. 2. The results of an experiment which support this theory are described. A piece of developing joint cartilage was excised and replaced in its bed upside down. It was found that although the cartilage continued to proliferate at its normal rate, ossification of the original articular layer did not occur, so that there was a considerable increase in the thickness of the excised cartilage. 3. The supporting evidence for the hypothesis is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0301-620X
,
2044-5377
DOI:
10.1302/0301-620X.49B2.351
Language:
English
Publisher:
British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery
Publication Date:
1967
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2697480-0
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2039886-4
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