Figure 6- 2 Endochondral Ossification
Use Figure 6- 2 to answer the following questions):
-The structural units of mature compact bone are called
A) osteons.
B) canaliculi.
C) osteocytes.
D) lacunae.
E) lamellae.

Question

Figure 6- 2 Endochondral Ossification
Use Figure 6- 2 to answer the following questions):
-The structural units of mature compact bone are called
A) osteons. 
B) canaliculi. 
C) osteocytes. 
D) lacunae. 
E) lamellae.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Osteons are the structural units of mature compact bone. They are cylindrical structures that contain a central canal surrounded by concentric lamellae of bone matrix.