Which of the following characteristics most accurately applies to compact (cortical) bone?
A)
It is found along lines of stress in the body.
B)
The bone is arranged in an interwoven, lattice-like pattern.
C)
It is relatively light but still strong.
D)
The surface of the bone is lined with osteogenic cells.
Ans:
A
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Due to its rigidity and strength, compact bone is placed along lines of high stress in the body. Spongy bone exists in a lattice-like pattern that is lined with osteogenic cells and is relatively light compared with compact bone.
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