Compact bone is highly organized,solid,and extremely strong.The basic structural unit in compact bone is:
A) small channels called canaliculi.
B) osteocytes within the lacunae.
C) tiny spaces within the lacunae.
D) the haversian system.

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The haversian system, also known as an osteon, is the basic structural unit of compact bone. It consists of concentric circles of lamellae, with a central canal (the haversian canal) containing blood vessels and nerves. Osteocytes are found within the lacunae, which are small spaces between the lamellae. Canaliculi are small channels that connect the lacunae and allow for communication between osteocytes. However, neither the osteocytes nor canaliculi are the basic structural unit of compact bone.

Compact Bone Is Highly Organized,solid,and Extremely Strong