diaphysis

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

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

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

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

The epiphyseal plate is then completely replaced by bone, and the diaphysis and epiphysis portions of the bone fuse together to form a single adult bone.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The replacement head for the femur consists of a rounded ball attached to the end of a shaft that is inserted inside the diaphysis of the femur.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

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