diaphysis
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In long bones, chondrocytes form a template of the hyaline cartilage diaphysis.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
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
Notice the long shaft or diaphysis in the middle of the bone.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015
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
It may be instructive to describe the X-ray appearances of a long bone that has passed through an attack of acute osteomyelitis severe enough to have caused necrosis of part of the diaphysis.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
