Spaces in the Bone Matrix That Are Occupied by Osteocytes

question 140

Multiple Choice

Spaces in the bone matrix that are occupied by osteocytes are ________.

• A) lamellae
• B) lacunae
• C) periosteum
• D) trabeculae

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