Question

15 questions on the anatomy of bones : question 6 : what is label number 4 pointing to in the diagram? proximal epiphysis distal epiphysis metaphysis

Explanation:

In bone anatomy, the proximal end of a long - bone often has an expanded portion called the proximal epiphysis. In the given diagram, label 4 is at the upper (proximal) end of the long - bone which is the proximal epiphysis. The distal epiphysis is at the opposite (lower) end and the metaphysis is the region between the epiphysis and the diaphysis.

Answer:

proximal epiphysis