diaphysis

• Parte principal o central (cuerpo) de un hueso largo, situada entre las epífisis.

The main or mid-section (shaft) of a long bone, located between the epiphyses.

1. Main section of a long boneC1formalmedical

   The shaft or central part of a long bone, between the epiphyses.

   Diáfisis

   • The diaphysis of the femur is the longest part of the bone.
   • A fracture in the diaphysis often requires a cast or surgery.
   • The diaphysis contains the medullary cavity filled with bone marrow.

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