Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134395326
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Suzanne M. Keller
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 5, Problem 2MC
A passageway connecting neighboring osteocytes in an osteon is a
a. central canal
b. lamella.
c. lacuna.
d. canaliculus.
e. perforating canal.
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Chapter 5 Solutions
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
Ch. 5 - Multiple Choice
More than one choice may...Ch. 5 - A passageway connecting neighboring osteocytes in...Ch. 5 - 3. Which of the following would you expect to be...Ch. 5 - Prob. 4MCCh. 5 - Prob. 5MCCh. 5 - Prob. 6MCCh. 5 - Which parts of the thoracic vertebrae articulate...Ch. 5 - Which of the following bones or bond parts...Ch. 5 - Which bone of the arm corresponds to the femur of...Ch. 5 - 10. At what stage of life do the lower limbs...
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