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Coracoid process of the scapula is:
a. Pressure epiphysis
b. Traction epiphysis
c. Atavistic epiphysis
d. Aberrant epiphysis
Ref: Clinical anatomy, Kulkarni 2nd ed. P 73
Answer: c. Atavistic epiphysis
Types of Epiphysis :
Pressure: Seen at the end of long bones subjected to pressure. E.g. Femur, head of the humerus, condyles of tibia and femur.
Traction: Formed due to pull of muscles. E.g. Mastoid process, tibial tuberosity, tubercles, trochanters.
Atavastic: Functional in lower animals. Degenerated in humans E.g. Coracoid process of scapula, os trigonum of talus
Abberant: It is an extra epiphysis. E.g. Proximal end of 1st metacarpal bone.
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