Which of the following describes the endosteum of a long bone?
A)composed of red bone marrow
B)the basic structural unit of compact bone
C)lines the medullary cavity
D)surrounds the bone surface
E)the distal and proximal ends of a long bone

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The endosteum is a thin layer of connective tissue that lines the medullary cavity of a long bone. It contains osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and osteoprogenitor cells that are involved in bone growth, repair, and remodeling. Therefore, the correct choice is C, which describes the location and function of the endosteum. A, B, D, and E are incorrect choices because they do not accurately describe the endosteum.

Which of the Following Describes the Endosteum of a Long