GENERAL HISTOLOGY

BONE

STRUCTURES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The long shaft of a bone:
A
epiphyses
B
diaphysis
C
periosteum
D
endosteum
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The diaphysis is the tubular shaft that runs between the proximal and distal ends of the bone. The hollow region in the diaphysis is called the medullary cavity, which is filled with yellow marrow. The walls of the diaphysis are composed of dense and hard compact bone.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The diaphysis is the shaft portion of a long bone with cortical tissue. It has bone marrow and adipose tissue.

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