Depression & openings Flashcards
1
Q
fissure
A
narrow slit-like opening for nerves and blood vessels
2
Q
foramen
A
rounded opening of hole through a bone
3
Q
fossa
A
shallow depression or hollow
4
Q
fovea
A
small pit or depression
5
Q
meatus
A
tube-like passageway
6
Q
sinus
A
hollow space or cavity in bone
7
Q
sulcus
A
groove in bone for tendon, nerve or blood vessel