part of part of has part has part characteristic of inheres in has modifier Pseudoepiphyses of hand bones Abnormal metacarpal epiphysis morphology Metacarpal pseudoepiphysis 2008-12-30T02:03:34Z Accessory proximal metacarpal ossification centers HP:0006164 Accessory proximal metacarpal ossification centres HP:0009193 A pseudoepiphysis is a secondary ossification center distinct from the normal epiphysis. The normal metacarpal epiphyses are located at the distal ends of the metacarpal bones. Accessory epiphyses (which are also known as pseudoepiphyses) can also occasionally be observed at the proximal ends of the metacarpals, usually involving the 2nd metacarpal bone. Pseudoepiphyses of the metacarpals HP:0006091 UMLS:C1860253 Metacarpal pseudoepiphyses abnormal increased amount metacarpal bone ossification center