The covering of the outer surface of bone is the ________.
A) lamellae
B) lacunae
C) canaliculi
D) periosteum
E) trabeculae

Name: The covering of the outer surface of bone is the ________. A) lamellae B) lacunae C) canaliculi D) periosteum E) trabeculae
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The periosteum is a dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints. It serves as a protective layer and is involved in bone growth and repair.

The Covering of the Outer Surface of Bone Is the ________