Figure 10From: Strength of the porcine proximal femoral epiphyseal plate: the effect of different loading directions and the role of the perichondrial fibrocartilaginous complex and epiphyseal tubercle – an experimental biomechanical studyPorcine proximal femur split coronally. The major trochanter is relatively larger than in a human and the femoral neck shorter. The growth plate and the epiphyseal tubercle are clearly visible in this specimen (arrow).Back to article page