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The diaphysis is described as the:
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A End of a long bone above the growth plate
B Transition zone below the growth plate
C Shaft of a long bone
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D Spongy bone within the bone's interior
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The diaphysis is the shaft of a long bone, the cylindrical main portion between the epiphyses.

Hint

Which term refers to the long, central part of a long bone?

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