Layers of bone that occur at the external and internal surfaces of the bone are referred to as ________.

A) concentric lamellae
B) interstitial lamellae
C) circumferential lamellae
D) radial lamellae
E) longitudinal lamellae


Ans: C) circumferential lamellae

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