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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
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.
Are phalanges and metacarpals considered long bones?
Yes, phalanges and metacarpals are both considered long bones. Long bones are typically found in the limbs and are longer than they are wide, with a shaft and two ends. Phalanges are found in the fingers and toes, while metacarpals are located in the hand.
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.
Where is the shaft of the leg located?
The shaft of the leg typically refers to the long, central part of the femur (thigh bone) or tibia (shin bone). In anatomical terms, the femur is located in the upper leg, while the tibia is situated in the lower leg. The shaft is the elongated portion that connects the ends of the bones, providing structural support and facilitating movement. Overall, the shaft is found between the proximal (upper) and distal (lower) ends of these bones.
What is a shaft?
In general, a shaft is a long, slender rod or similar object. In engineering, a shaft is a rotating machine element used to transmit power. In anatomy, a shaft refers to the middle part of a long bone.
Is the shaft the longest portion of a long bone?
No, the shaft is not the longest portion of a long bone. The shaft is the main middle part of the bone, also known as the diaphysis. The long bones have a shaft (diaphysis), and two ends (epiphyses) that may be longer in length compared to the shaft.
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.
