The canal that runs through the center of the diaphysis and contains yellow bone marrow in adults is the ________ cavity. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


medullary cavity
The medullary cavity runs through the center of the diaphysis and contains yellow bone marrow in adults.

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