Which of the following anatomical features of bones is correctly matched with its function?

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The foramen is a hole in a bone, and its function is to allow the passage of nerves or blood vessels.

Answer: B
 The body of a bone serves as an attachment point for tendons or ligaments, which connect muscles to bones or bones to other bones.

Option A, tubercle, is incorrect because it refers to a small bump on a bone, and its function can vary depending on the bone it is located on.

Option D, sinus, is incorrect because it refers to a cavity within a bone, and its function is typically to reduce the weight of a bone or to enhance the resonance of the voice (in the case of the paranasal sinuses).

Option E, foramen, is incorrect because it refers to a hole in a bone, not a depression.

Which of the Following Anatomical Features of Bones Is Correctly