Which of the following is an example of a bone that is independent phylogenetically but is now fused with another bone?
Correct Answer: Coracoid process of scapula
Description: Ativastic epiphysis is a phylogenetically independent bone which gets attached to the host bone secondarily to recieve nutrition. Eg are coracoid process of scapula, posterior tubercle of talus or trigonum. Classification of epiphysis : Pressure epiphysis : head of femur and humerus. Traction epiphysis : trochanter of femur and tubercle of humerus. Ativastic epiphysis : coracoid process of scapula, posterior tubercle of talus or trigonum.
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