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

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

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

The diaphysis contains compact bone surrounding a medullary cavity containing bone marrow On either end is an epiphysis containing cancellous or spongy bone.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

Prognosis and Results.—In the majority of cases union takes place satisfactorily by the formation of callus in the spongy tissue of the diaphysis and on the deep surface of the periosteum.

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