Explain the Difference Between a Meatus and a Foramen

question 36

Multiple Choice

Explain the difference between a meatus and a foramen.

• A)A meatus is a canal through a bone, whereas a foramen is a hole in a bone.
• B)A meatus is a fissure in a bone, whereas a foramen is a hole in a bone.
• C)A meatus is an indentation in a bone, whereas a foramen is a depression in a bone.
• D)There is no difference, they both refer to openings in bone.

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