Plate

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Plate (Anatomy)

Plate (pronounced: /pleɪt/) is a term used in anatomy to describe a flat or curved component of a body. It can refer to various structures within the body, such as the cranial plates of the skull, the growth plate in long bones, or the tectonic plates in the Earth's lithosphere.

Etymology

The term "plate" originates from the Old French plate, meaning "flat piece of metal, wood, or other material," which in turn is derived from the Medieval Latin plattus, meaning "flat, thin."

Related Terms

  • Cranial Plate: The cranial plate is one of the bony plates that make up the skull. It protects the brain and supports the structures of the head.
  • Growth Plate: The growth plate, also known as the epiphyseal plate, is the area of growing tissue near the ends of the long bones in children and adolescents.
  • Tectonic Plate: In geology, a tectonic plate is a massive, irregularly shaped slab of solid rock, generally composed of both continental and oceanic lithosphere.

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