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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.

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Q: What type of bone makes up the majority of the diaphysis of long bones like the humerus?
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