Question

Horizontal$/$ oblique canals found in long bones of mammals are ________________.

• A. Haversian canals
• B. Volkmann's canals
• C. Canaliculi
• D. Neural canal

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Volkmann's canals

Volkmann's canals are the small horizontal channels in the long bones of mammals which connects the Harvesian canals. These volkmann's canals enable the transmission of blood vessels and are also responsible for providing energy and nourishment to Osteons (or Harvesian system).

The other options i.e. Neural canal is related to vertebrae of embryo while canaliculi are the small channels which provides passageways through the hard matrix of bones. Hence the correct option is B.