What are 'Sharpey's fibers' (perforating fibers)?
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Correct answer: Collagen bundles anchoring periosteum to bone
Sharpey's fibers are bundles of periosteal collagen fibers that penetrate deep into the outer circumferential lamellae of the bone matrix. They securely anchor the periosteum to the bone, especially at sites of tendon attachment.
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