AIPPG 2003 Dental MCQ Answer 10

The Correct Answer is A

Metaphysis as we all know is the most metabolically active part of the bone with rapid cell turn over and most vascular part also. Since it is the most vascular part we have the Osteomyelitis that spreads through hematogenous route originate here in children and is one of the areas that get fractured in pathological fracturesof the bone. The zone of maturation is more vulnerable

1. It is the weakest part of bone and so this is a wrong statement.
2. It is the most vascular part of bone.
3. Growth activity is maximized here.
4. It is the region favouring hematogenous spread of infection.