The Collar That Forms Around the Opposing Ends of Bone

question 107

Multiple Choice

The collar that forms around the opposing ends of bone fragments is called a/an ________.

• A) osteon
• B) external callus
• C) hematoma
• D) epiphysis
• E) internal callus

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Definitions:

Cerebellum

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Cerebellum

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