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It is the space where you will find bone marrow, which is where Red Blood Cells and White Blood Cells are formed
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Mostly solid dense part of bone?
the outer layer of bone it is dense and strong.
Is the diaphysis of a long bone composed of a spongy bone?
YesYes, from inside. But from outside it is composed of compact bone. Clavicle being an exception in that is has no cancellous bone.
What area epiphysis or diaphysis is made up of a thick layer of compact bone and a very thin layer of spongy bone?
diaphysisNo. The epiphysis is the growing part of a boneThe epiphysis is at the end of the bones and the diaphysis is the shaft of the long bone. The diaphysis is the answer to your question.
What is the main function of Diaphysis?
The diaphysis houses bone marrow.
What type of bone makes up the majority of the diaphysis of long bones like the humerus?
The type of bone that makes up the majority of the diaphysis of a long bone such as the humerus is compact bone. The diaphysis is the shaft of the bone that contains bone marrow and adipose tissue.
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
Mostly solid dense part of bone?
the outer layer of bone it is dense and strong.
Is the diaphysis of a long bone composed of a spongy bone?
YesYes, from inside. But from outside it is composed of compact bone. Clavicle being an exception in that is has no cancellous bone.
What area epiphysis or diaphysis is made up of a thick layer of compact bone and a very thin layer of spongy bone?
diaphysisNo. The epiphysis is the growing part of a boneThe epiphysis is at the end of the bones and the diaphysis is the shaft of the long bone. The diaphysis is the answer to your question.
Where is diaphysis found?
The diaphysis is the shaft of the long bone.
What is the main function of Diaphysis?
The diaphysis houses bone marrow.
Function of the diaphysis?
The Diaphysis houses bone marrow for the body.
The area where the end of a long bone meets the shaft of a long bone is the?
Metaphysis, because it's between the Epiphysis and Diaphysis.
What type of bone makes up the majority of the diaphysis of long bones like the humerus?
The type of bone that makes up the majority of the diaphysis of a long bone such as the humerus is compact bone. The diaphysis is the shaft of the bone that contains bone marrow and adipose tissue.
What is the structural and function feature of the diaphysis?
The diaphysis is the main shaft of long bone. It is hollow, cylindrical in shape and thick, and composed of compact bone. It's function is to provide strong support without cumbersome weight and provides a space (medullary cavity) that contains precursors of blood cells.
Where is bone deposited first in the long bone?
Diaphysis
What is the location of compact bone in an adult's bone?
Diaphysis
