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Determine the correct pairing of bone structures.

 

Option: 1

The epiphysis is the shaft of a long bone, while the diaphysis is the end.


Option: 2

The diaphysis is the shaft of a long bone, while the epiphysis is the end.


Option: 3

Epiphysis refers to the head of a long bone, while diaphysis corresponds to the neck.


Option: 4

Both epiphysis and diaphysis are exclusively composed of spongy bone.


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The epiphysis refers to the end of a long bone, while the diaphysis corresponds to the shaft. The epiphysis is typically wider and contains spongy bone, while the diaphysis is a cylindrical region that consists of compact bone. Therefore, the correct answer is option 1.

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