Compact bone
A)is located deep to spongy bone in the diaphysis.
B)is composed of tubular units called osteons.
C)has a brace-like arrangement of trabeculae.
D)is avascular.
E)All of the choices are correct.

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Compact bone is composed of tubular units called osteons. Spongy bone is located deep to compact bone in the diaphysis, and has a brace-like arrangement of trabeculae. Compact bone is vascular, with blood vessels and nerves running through the central canal of each osteon.

Compact Bone