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What is the scientific term for bone shaft?
The shaft of the bone, between the epiphyses, is called the diaphysis. It has a hollow central medullary cavity containing marrow.The shaft of long bones is called DIAPHYSIS
What is the diaphysis of a long bone made of?
Diaphysis is the shaft of long bones. It is located between both Metaphyses and consists of compact bonewalls and an inner cavity.
Are the inner part of long bones is hollow?
No - they contain marrow
What type of bones do birds have that makes them able to fly?
Birds have hollow bones that make them lighter so they can fly more easily.
The shaft is what body part?
Long bones have a shaft (also known as the body or to osteopaths the diaphysis) is the central portion, between the ends.
Where is the storage area for yellow marrow in an adult bone.?
Yellow marrow is located in long or short bones. Yellow bone marrow is found in the hollow interior of the middle portion of the bones. During severe blood loss, the body can convert yellow marrow to red marrow.Yellow marrow is found in the hollow interior of the diaphyseal portion or the shaft of long bones. By the time a person reaches old age, nearly all of the red marrow is replaced by yellow marrow. However, the yellow marrow can revert to red if there is increased demand for red blood cells, such as in instances of blood loss.
Which blood vessels are associated with a hole in the shaft of long bones?
Diaphysis means the shaft of a long bone. Thus, it would probably be: diaphyseal arteries and veins
What is the meaning of long bones?
Long bones are longer than they are wide. They are composed mainly of compact bone and typically have a long shaft and heads at both ends of the bone.
How is a cytoskeleton like a human skeleton?
they oth have long hollow tubes like bones.
A description the major bones?
The major bones of the arms are the humerus, radius, and the ulna. These are long bones that have tubular shaft and articular surface at each end.
How are emus bones different from a seagull bones?
An emu's bones are solid and adapted for long periods of running and walking. A seagull's bones are light and hollow so they can fly easily.
How are emus bones different from a seagulls bones?
An emu's bones are solid and adapted for long periods of running and walking. A seagull's bones are light and hollow so they can fly easily.
