The Surface of All Bones are Covered by a Layer

Question

The surface of all bones are covered by a layer of ________.
A) spongy bone
B) spicules
C) trabecular bone
D) cancellous bone
E) compact bone

Accepted Answer

The layer covering the surface of all bones is compact bone, which is dense and hard. Spongy bone (A), trabecular bone (C), and cancellous bone (D) are found within the interior of bones and have a more porous structure. Spicules (B) are small, needle-like structures found in spongy bone.