Haversion systems (osteons) are found primarily in the_________________?
Correct answer: A. Alveolar bone proper
- A. Alveolar bone proper
- B. Periosteum
- C. Spongy bone
- D. Endosteum
Explanation
Haversian systems are osteons, the cylindrical structural units of compact bone, and they occur in the compact component of alveolar bone proper. Spongy bone is organized mainly into trabeculae rather than complete osteons.
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