An opening in a bone through which the blood vessels, nerves, and ligaments pass is known as a _____.
A) fontanelles
B) process
C) foramen
D) suture

Question

An opening in a bone through which the blood vessels, nerves, and ligaments pass is known as a _____.​
A) ​fontanelles
B) ​process
C) ​foramen
D) ​suture

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A foramen is a hole or opening in a bone that allows for the passage of blood vessels, nerves, and ligaments. Fontanelles are soft spots in the skull of a baby. A process is a bony projection or prominence. A suture is an immovable joint between bones in the skull.

An Opening in a Bone Through Which the Blood Vessels