With respect to basic anatomy of bones, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT?
Correct Answer: Haversian system is absent in compact bone
Description: Haversian system is present in compact bone. Compact bone has concentric lamellae and haversian canal is present in its centre. Haversian system is absent in cancellous bones Diaphysis is derived from primary ossification center Cancellous bone/ Spongy bone - Present at ends . Eg : Epiphysis of long bone. Compact bone/Coical bone - Present at shaft. Eg : Diaphysis of long bone.
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