The shaft of a long bone is called the

A) epiphysis.
B) trabecula.
C) canaliculus.
D) diaphysis.
E) lamella.


D) diaphysis.

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A) medial end of scapula B) medial end of clavicle C) lateral end of scapula D) lateral end of clavicle E) None of these are close to the jugular notch.

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A) reflex B) plexus C) effector D) neuron

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