Which of the appendicular foramen listed below is "closed up" and has very few vessels or nerves passing through it?
A) obturator foramen
B) olfactory foramen
C) foramen lacerum
D) foramen magnum

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The obturator foramen is largely closed up and has few vessels or nerves passing through it. The other foramina listed have important structures passing through them. The olfactory foramen allows for the passage of the olfactory nerve, the foramen lacerum contains the internal carotid artery and other important vessels, and the foramen magnum is a large opening in the base of the skull that allows for the passage of the spinal cord.

Which of the Appendicular Foramen Listed Below Is "Closed Up