<prompt> Coracoid process of the scapula is which type of epiphysisPressureTractionAberrantAtavistic  <response>: There are 4 types of epiphysis in the body: Pressure epiphysis Traction epiphysis Atavistic epiphysis Aberrant epiphysis -Aicular endstakes pa in transmission of weight Example- Head of femur - Nonaiculardoes not take pa in transmission of weight Provides attachment to one or more tendons which exe traction on the epiphysis. Example- Tubercles of humerus, mastoid process. - Phylogenetically an independent bone, which in humans is fused to another bone Example- coracoid process of scapula Is not always present Example- Epiphysis of head of first metacarpal 