The living cells present in a compact bone are called
Osteoblasts
The correct option is C
Bone consists of strong, nonflexible connective tissue, which consists of bone cells called osteoblasts embedded in the calcified matrix.
Cartilage is a hard but flexible connective tissue consisting of chondroblast cells embedded in a matrix.
Adipocytes are cells that store fat seen in adipose tissue.
Sclerids are short phloem cells with lamellated lignified walls and are usually seen in the cortex, pith, hard seed coats, hard endocarp of almond, coconut, the grit of apple, pear, and guava
Conclusion: The living cells present in a compact bone are called Osteoblasts