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 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
The entire length of the shaft is the diaphysis.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
Thus, the zone of calcified matrix connects the epiphyseal plate to the diaphysis.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
In compound separations of epiphysis, the end of the diaphysis may be pushed through the skin.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Alexander Miles
It can be found under the periosteum and in the diaphyses of long bones, where it provides support and protection.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
In the caves that were inhabited by man, however, we find the apophyses neglected, whilst the diaphyses are split open.
From Manners and Monuments of Prehistoric Peoples by N. D'Anvers
The effusions were most strongly marked in cases of fractures of the diaphyses, although this was more noticeable in some situations than others.
From Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre by George Henry Makins
In young subjects before the bones are fully developed the epiphyses may be separated from the diaphyses.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Alexander Miles
