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 weight of the body pushes it down near the joint, but the vertical diaphysis of the femur pushes it up at the other end.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

In long bones, chondrocytes form a template of the hyaline cartilage diaphysis.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

The hollow region in the diaphysis is called the medullary cavity, which is filled with yellow marrow.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

In many cases a distinct, rounded, smooth, and regular ridge, caused by the projection of the diaphysis, can be felt.

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