The shaft of a long bone is called a/an:
A) Olecranon
B) Periosteum
C) Osteoclast
D) Epiphysis
E) Diaphysis

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The diaphysis is the long, cylindrical shaft of a long bone, which contains the medullary cavity and is made up of compact bone. The other options are incorrect: A) Olecranon is a part of the ulna bone in the arm, B) Periosteum is a membrane that covers the surface of bones, C) Osteoclast is a type of cell that breaks down bone tissue, and D) Epiphysis is the rounded end of a long bone, which articulates with another bone.

The Shaft of a Long Bone Is Called A/an