Which statement correctly compares the periosteum and the endosteum?
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Correct answer: The periosteum is bilayered; the endosteum is usually one cell thick.
The periosteum consists of an outer fibrous and an inner osteogenic layer. The endosteum is a much thinner, often single-layered membrane that lines the internal surfaces of bone, such as the medullary cavity and trabeculae.
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