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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Mastoid process is which type of epiphysis:
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The correct answer is  Traction epiphysis are present at the ends of bones and develop due to traction by the attached muscles (and are therefore extracapsular).
Mastoid process is produced due to the traction by the sternocleidomastoid muscle.