Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Which letter indicates the collagen fibers of the periosteum known as the perforating, or Sharpey's, fibers?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E

Question

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Which letter indicates the collagen fibers of the periosteum known as the perforating, or Sharpey's, fibers?
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sharpey's fibers, or perforating fibers, are collagen fibers that extend from the periosteum into the bone, anchoring the periosteum to the bone.

Use the Diagram Above to Answer the Following Questions