Which of the following bone types will appear the most radiopaque?
A) Cancellous
B) Spongy
C) Cortical
D) Trabecular

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Cortical bone is the dense outer layer of bone, which means that it absorbs more radiation and appears more radiopaque on an X-ray. Cancellous, spongy, and trabecular bone all refer to the more porous, less dense inner layer of bone and will appear less radiopaque on an X-ray.

Which of the Following Bone Types Will Appear the Most