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 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

Bone lengthening involves growth of the epiphyseal plate cartilage and its replacement by bone, which adds to the diaphysis.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Showing shortening of bone, owing to a lateral approximation of the diaphysis because of muscular contraction.

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