Figure 6-1 The Structure of Compact Bone

Use Figure 6-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structures labeled "4."
A) concentric lamellae
B) circumferential lamellae
C) interstitial lamellae
D) trabeculae
E) periosteum

Question

Figure 6-1 The Structure of Compact Bone

Use Figure 6-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structures labeled "4."
A) concentric lamellae 
B) circumferential lamellae 
C) interstitial lamellae 
D) trabeculae 
E) periosteum

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Concentric lamellae are the layers of bony matrix in an osteon of compact bone, which is what structure "4" typically represents in diagrams or microscopic images of bone tissue.

Figure 6-1 the Structure of Compact Bone