________ run perpendicular to the long axis of the bone and contain blood vessels that carry blood from the medullary cavity and periosteum to the osteon.
A) Haversian canals
B) Perforating canals
C) Lamellar canals
D) Osteochondral canals
E) Canaliculi

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Perforating canals, also known as Volkmann's canals, run perpendicular to the long axis of the bone and connect the blood and nerve supply of the periosteum to those in the Haversian canals and the medullary cavity.

________ Run Perpendicular to the Long Axis of the Bone