A __________ is a rounded opening through a bone.
A)foramen
B)fossa
C)trochanter
D)condyle

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A foramen is a rounded opening through a bone that allows nerves and blood vessels to pass through. A fossa is a depression or hollow area in a bone, a trochanter is a large, prominent bump or ridge on a bone, and a condyle is a rounded, convex surface on a bone that articulates with another bone to form a joint. Therefore, only option A fits the description of a rounded opening through a bone.

A __________ Is a Rounded Opening Through a Bone