The Shaft of Long Bones is Called The

Question

The shaft of long bones is called the
A) epiphysis.
B) metaphysis.
C) diaphysis.
D) paraphysis.
E) endophysis.

Accepted Answer

The shaft of long bones is called the diaphysis. The epiphysis is the rounded end of a long bone, while the metaphysis is the region where the diaphysis joins the epiphysis. The paraphysis and endophysis are not anatomical terms used to describe bones.