Anatomy Question 2
Nutrient artery runs: (NEET Pattern 2012)
a. Towards metaphysis
b. Away from metaphysis
c. Away from epiphysis
d. None
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a. Towards metaphysis
• Nutrient artery enters the shaft (diaphysis) of the bone, divides into ascending and descending branches, which run towards and terminate in the adult metaphysis by anastomosing with the epiphyseal, metaphyseal and periosteal arteries
