diaphysis

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This calcification prevents diffusion of nutrients into the matrix, resulting in chondrocytes dying and the opening up of cavities in the diaphysis cartilage.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

The diaphysis, or central shaft, contains bone marrow in a marrow cavity.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

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

The diaphysis is the tubular shaft that runs between the proximal and distal ends of the bone.

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