Trabeculae

question 20

Multiple Choice

Trabeculae

• A) add strength to the bone without adding weight.
• B) are found primarily in spongy (spongy) bone.
• C) consist of several lamellae with osteocytes between the lamellae.
• D) have no central canals or blood vessels.
• E) All of these pertain to trabeculae.

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