Which of the following labeled structures in the diagram are concentric lamellae?
A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D

Question

Which of the following labeled structures in the diagram are concentric lamellae? 
A)A 
B)B 
C)C 
D)D

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Concentric lamellae are the layers of bone tissue that make up the osteon. In the given diagram, structure C represents the concentric lamellae. It is the circular layer of bone tissue that surrounds the osteonic canal (Haversian canal) in the center. Structures A, B, D, and E represent other components of compact bone tissue, such as lacunae, canaliculi, and interstitial lamellae.

Which of the Following Labeled Structures in the Diagram Are