diaphysis

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Osteoclasts then break down some of the spongy bone to create a marrow, or medullary, cavity in the center of the diaphysis.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

The entire length of the shaft is the diaphysis.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

A long bone has two parts: the diaphysis and the epiphysis.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Bone lengthening involves growth of the epiphyseal plate cartilage and its replacement by bone, which adds to the diaphysis.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Sometimes the separation is compound, the diaphysis protruding through the skin.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander