👉 The term "epapophysis" is a medical term used to describe the primary structure of the epiphyseal cartilage, which forms the bones in the human hand and finger. The epiphysis is the part of the bone that is attached to the proximal end of the humerus (biceps) and femur (tibia). It is formed by the fusion of two or more small bones called osteoblasts, which are responsible for producing new cartilage. The
