Foramina in the skull serve as passageways for blood vessels,nerves,and other structures.Which of these foramina is covered by connective tissue in adults,and therefore does not serve as a passageway?
A)Foramen lacerum
B)Foramen rotundum
C)Foramen ovale
D)Foramen spinosum
E)Foramen magnum

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The foramen lacerum is covered by connective tissue in adults, and therefore does not serve as a passageway. The other foramina listed (rotundum, ovale, spinosum, and magnum) are uncovered and serve as passageways for blood vessels, nerves, and other structures.

Foramina in the Skull Serve as Passageways for Blood Vessels,nerves,and