diaphysis

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The weight of the body pushes it down near the joint, but the vertical diaphysis of the femur pushes it up at the other end.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

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

Notice the long shaft or diaphysis in the middle of the bone.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

The diaphysis is the tubular shaft that runs between the proximal and distal ends of the bone.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

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

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