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The periosteum is secured to the underlying bone by dense connective tissue called ________.

a) perforating (Sharpey's) fibers
b) Volkmann's canals
c) a bony matrix with hyaline cartilage
d) the struts of bone known as spicules

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Answer and Explanation: The periosteum is secured to the underlying bone by perforating (Sharpey's) fibers (answer C). Sharpey's fibers are composed of bundles of connective tissue, mostly type I collagen.

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