NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HEAD NECK

OSTEOLOGY OF HEAD NECK

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The shaft of a long bone is also called the
A
Diaphysis
B
Epiphysis
C
Medullary cavity
D
Spongy bone
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, commonly referred to as the shaft, is the long tubular structure in all long bones.

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