If a bone fractured in the shaft, what part of the bone would be broken?
A) epiphysis
B) diaphysis
C) metaphysis
D) articular cartilage
B
Explanation:
A) The epiphysis is at the end of the shaft.
C) The metaphysis connects the epiphysis to the diaphysis.
D) The articular cartilage covers the ends of the bone.
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