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9. Diaphysis is the shaft of the long bone or it is the main or mif-section of the bone. The structure found around diaphysis are osteocytes cells, periosteum. The function include is to provide strong support without cumbersome weight.

Epiphysis Metaphysis Diaphysis (shaft) Metaphysis Epiphysis

Figure: Diaphysis

10. The most abundant mineral salt in the bone matrix is calcium phosphate.

11. Two main mineral salt that combine are calcium and phosphate.

12. The hydroxypartite crystal is made up of three minerals that are calcium, phosphorus and minerals. The mineral salt combine with oxygen.