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it holds in the marrow

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Q: What does the compact layer do in the bone?
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What layer of the bone is fixed first?

the layer of bone that is fixed first is the compact bone layer


What is a layer of the outer membrane of the bone?

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Compact bone is dense and regular in appearance forming a solid hard protective layer.


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