The condyle of mandible is composed of____________________?
Correct answer: B. Cancellous bone covered by thin layer of compact bone
- A. Compact bone
- B. Cancellous bone covered by thin layer of compact bone
- C. Cancellous bone
- D. Compact bone covered by cancellous bone
Explanation
The mandibular condyle has a cancellous bony interior covered by a thin compact cortical layer. This arrangement provides a strong but relatively lightweight structure capable of adapting to functional loading.
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