The internal feature of bone that makes it simultaneously strong and lightweight is the
A)presence of cartilage.
B)latticework structure of spongy bone.
C)pattern of osteons.
D)areolar connective tissue in the central cavity.
E)arrangement of collagenous fibers.

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The latticework structure of spongy bone provides a combination of strength and lightweightness. The open spaces within the lattice decrease the weight of the bone, while the trabeculae (struts of bone within the lattice) provide strength and support.

The Internal Feature of Bone That Makes It Simultaneously Strong