A Gently Rounded Depression in Bone That May Provide Space

question 12

Multiple Choice

A gently rounded depression in bone that may provide space for muscles or a concave area for joint surfaces is a _________________________.

• A) foramen
• B) fissure
• C) fossa
• D) sesamoid
• E) tubercle

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Definitions:

Sulci

The grooves or furrows on the surface of the brain, which increase the brain's surface area and separate the different brain regions.

Cerebrum

The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain, responsible for higher brain functions such as thought, action, memory, and emotion.

Ventricles

Hollow parts or cavities within the brain filled with cerebrospinal fluid that help protect the brain from injury and transport nutrients and waste.

CSF

Cerebrospinal fluid, a clear body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord, that acts as a cushion and provides basic mechanical and immunological protection to the brain.