What are the three ways in which lamellae are organized in compact bone?

A. concentrically around an osteon, vertically between osteons, and transversely around the entire bone
B. vertically around an osteon, interstitially between osteons, and horizontally around the entire bone
C. concentrically around an osteon, interstitially between osteons, and circumferentially around the entire bone
D. concentrically around an osteon, vertically between osteons, and parallel


Ans: C. concentrically around an osteon, interstitially between osteons, and circumferentially around the entire bone

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