________ run perpendicular to the long axis of the bone and contain blood vessels that carry blood from the medullary cavity and periosteum to the osteon.

A. Lamellar canals
B. Canaliculi
C. Haversian canals
D. Osteochondral canals
E. Perforating canals


Answer: E

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