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diaphysis

noun as in shaft

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Fragilitas of the bone probably exists in many cases when fracture of its diaphysis occurs.

The diaphysis is large and nearly straight; the distal extremity is furnished with two equal condyles separated by a deep channel.

The end of the diaphysis may be palpated through the skin in front.

As we know, the long bones are composed of a body or diaphysis and of extremities or articular heads, the epiphyses.

In compound separations of epiphysis, the end of the diaphysis may be pushed through the skin.

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