Most vascular part of a bone is:
Correct Answer: Metaphysis
Description: Ans: b (Metaphysis) Ref: Maheswari, 3rd ed, (Rev)p. 157Metaphysis is the most vascularised zone of boneDue to which it becomes a favourite site for In metaphysis vessels are arranged in the form of loops(hairpin arrangement)|Blood stasis -- bacteria settle|Most common site for osteomyelitisosteomyelitis.Thus metaphysis becomes the most common site prone for osteomyelitis.Note:Strongest part of bone- diaphysis
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