diaphysis

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In young subjects before the bones are fully developed the epiphyses may be separated from the diaphyses.

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The effusions were most strongly marked in cases of fractures of the diaphyses, although this was more noticeable in some situations than others.

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The diaphysis is also nourished by numerous blood vessels from the periosteum, which penetrate the cortex through the Haversian canals and anastomose with those derived from the nutrient artery.

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Fragilitas of the bone probably exists in many cases when fracture of its diaphysis occurs.

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In the caves that were inhabited by man, however, we find the apophyses neglected, whilst the diaphyses are split open.

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