diaphysis
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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
In long bones, chondrocytes form a template of the hyaline cartilage diaphysis.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
The entire length of the shaft is the diaphysis.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015
The end of the diaphysis may be palpated through the skin in front.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
