Diaphysis
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A long bone, with diaphysis labeled at right.
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| Anatomical terminology
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The diaphysis (/daɪˈæfᵻsᵻs/[1][2]) is the main or midsection (shaft) of a long bone. It is made up of cortical bone and usually contains bone marrow and adipose tissue (fat).
It is a middle tubular part composed of compact bone which surrounds a central marrow cavity which contains red or yellow marrow. In diaphysis, primary ossification occurs.
Ewing's sarcoma tends to occur at the diaphysis.[3]
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Long bone
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- ↑ OED 2nd edition, 1989, as /daɪˈæfɪsɪs/.
- ↑ Entry "diaphysis" in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary.
- ↑ Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Review, Cuccurullo
