Subdivision of long bone which forms the part of the bone between the two epiphyses, excluding the metaphyses[FMA,modified]. [ FMA:24013 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diaphysis ]
Synonyms: shaft of long bone long bone diaphysis body of long bone
Term information
- SCTID:361729006
- Wikipedia:Diaphysis
- MESH:D018483
- FMA:24013
- EMAPA:35504
- GAID:189
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Subdivision of long bone which forms the part of the bone between the two epiphyses; together with other the subdivisions of long bone, it constitutes the long bone. Examples: diaphysis of humerus, diaphysis of femur[FMA].
The main or mid section (shaft) of a long bone. It is made up of cortical bone and usually contains bone marrow and adipose tissue (fat)[WP][FMA:24013, Wikipedia:Diaphysis].