Epiphyses, clinically known as metaphyses, are a unique group of ossification points located in the cartilage at the ends of the bones, usually at the ends of long bones, as well as at the edges of bones, nodes, and prominences. Epiphyses reflect the development of a child’s skeleton and can be used to assess how quickly a child is developing. The epiphysis has a strong proliferative capacity, which allows the cartilage to proliferate and ossify, resulting in continuous bone growth. Once the epiphysis is damaged, the child’s bone development may be deformed, and severe damage to the epiphysis may cause the child’s height to stop developing. Clinically, you can determine whether a child has stopped developing by whether the epiphysis is closed, and female adolescents generally close 1 to 2 years earlier than males. For more information about epiphyses, please consult a medical professional in person.