What bony arrangement would most effectively resist forces associated with weight bearing?
A. Lamellae of compact bone with collagen fibers arranged in bundles parallel to the long axis of the diaphysis
B. Trabeculae arranged in a random fashion permeated with large marrow spaces
C. A diaphysis consisting of compact bone surrounded by a layer of trabecular bone
D. Lamellae of compact bone with collagen fibers arranged in tightly coiled helices
E. Epiphyses with numerous spicules of bone that are randomly arranged
Answer: D
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