Perforating canals (canals of Volkmann)
A)are arranged parallel to the surface of the bone.
B)are always associated with osteons in spongy bone.
C)transmit blood vessels to osteons deep inside the bone.
D)occur in growing juvenile bone, but are obliterated in adult bone.
E)All of the answers are correct.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Perforating canals, also known as canals of Volkmann, transmit blood vessels and nerves through the bone, perpendicular to the surface. They connect the blood and nerve supply of the periosteum to that of the central canals of osteons deep inside the bone. Perforating canals are found in both cortical and spongy bone of adult skeletons.

Perforating Canals (Canals of Volkmann)