BONE
STRUCTURES
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Question
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Shaft of a long bone.
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Epiphyses
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Compact Bone
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Sternum
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Diaphyses
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The diaphysis 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).
Detailed explanation-2: -The shaft of the long bone is called the diaphysis. The upper end of the long bone is called the epiphysis. The lower end of the long bone is also called the epiphysis.
Detailed explanation-3: -This is covered by a membrane of connective tissue called the periosteum. Beneath the cortical bone layer is a layer of spongy cancellous bone.
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