The hard compact layer found on the surface of bones is called __________ bone.

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The hard compact layer found on the surface of bones is known as cortical or compact bone. Enamel is a hard, calcified tissue found on the surface of teeth. Extrinsic refers to something that is external or comes from outside of the body, which does not apply to bone structure. Trabecular is a spongy, less dense bone found at the ends of long bones and in vertebrae.

The Hard Compact Layer Found on the Surface of Bones