In the skeletal system, compact bone is located
A) where bones are most heavily stressed.
B) where stresses arrive from many directions.
C) in a ring around the perimeter of long bones.
D) in direct contact with articular cartilages.
E) in all of the places listed above

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Compact bone is the dense outer layer of bone that provides strength and is able to withstand stress from weight and movement. Therefore, it is located where bones are most heavily stressed.

In the Skeletal System, Compact Bone Is Located