Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
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Author: Frederic H. Martini, Robert B. Tallitsch, Judi L. Nath
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 5, Problem 2RFT
Spongy bone is formed of
(a) osteons.
(b) struts and plates.
(c) concentric lamellae.
(d) spicules only.
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