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An elongated rodlike structure, as the part of a long bone between the epiphysial extremities. The shaft of a long bone, as distinguished from the epiphyses, or extremities, and apophyses, or outgrowths. Synonym (s): shaft [TA] [G. a growing between] Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012.
An elongated rodlike structure, as the part of a long bone between the epiphysial extremities. The shaft of a long bone, as distinguished from the epiphyses, or extremities, and apophyses, or outgrowths. Synonym (s): shaft [TA] [G. a growing between] Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012.
epiphysis. the ossified part of the end of a mammalian limb bone or vertebra which, during growth, is separated by a plate of cartilage from the rest of the ossified bone. When growth is complete the epiphysis fuses with the rest of the bone. Compare DIAPHYSIS.
1. the portion of a long bone between the ends or extremities, which is usually articular, and wider than the shaft; it consists of a tube of compact bone, enclosing the medullary cavity. Called also shaft.
bone. [bōn] 1. the hard, rigid form of connective tissue constituting most of the skeleton of vertebrates, composed chiefly of calcium salts. 2. any distinct piece of the skeleton of the body. See anatomic Table of Bones in the Appendices for regional and alphabetical listings of bones, and see color plates 1 and 2.
the external male organ of urination and copulation. The body of the penis consists of three cylindrical-shaped masses of erectile tissue which run the length of the penis. Two of the masses lie alongside each other and end behind the head of the penis. The third mass lies underneath them.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012 catheter A flexible plastic tube used to empty hollow organs, especially the urinary bladder, or to gain access to inaccessible parts of the body, especially the blood vessels and the heart.
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hair shaft. the nongrowing portion of a hair that protrudes from the skin, that is, from the follicle. Synonym (s): scapus pili. Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012.
