In the two cross-sectional views of alveolar bone depicted below,structure "b" illustrates the

A) cribriform plate
B) spongy bone
C) cortical plate

Question

In the two cross-sectional views of alveolar bone depicted below,structure "b" illustrates the

A) cribriform plate 
B) spongy bone 
C) cortical plate

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The cribriform plate,also called the alveolar bone proper,is bone that forms the socket.Radiographically it is referred to as the lamina dura.The cortical plate is a layer of compact bone on the buccal or lingual surface.Located between the cortical plate and the cribriform plate is a layer of spongy or cancellous bone.

In the Two Cross-Sectional Views of Alveolar Bone Depicted Below,structure