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 epiphyseal plate fades, leaving a structure called the epiphyseal line or epiphyseal remnant, and the epiphysis and diaphysis fuse.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

The diaphysis, or central shaft, contains bone marrow in a marrow cavity.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

The superior end of the diaphysis is connected to the epiphysis.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

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

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor