Diaphysis (Noun)
Meaning
The main (mid) section of a long bone.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The diaphysis of the femur is the longest and strongest part of the thigh bone.
- In a long bone, the diaphysis is the shaft that connects the two ends, or epiphyses.
- The diaphysis of the humerus is the middle section of the upper arm bone.
- A fracture in the diaphysis of the tibia can be a serious injury that requires surgical intervention.
- The diaphysis of the fibula is the thin, outer lower leg bone that is prone to fractures.