Which structure is the basic structural unit of compact bone?
Correct answer: A. Osteon
- A. Osteon
- B. Trabecula
- C. Periosteum
- D. Epiphyseal plate
Explanation
The osteon, also called the Haversian system, is the basic unit of compact bone. It contains concentric lamellae surrounding a central canal that carries blood vessels and nerves. Trabeculae are the supporting plates found mainly in spongy bone.
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