A Shallow Depression on the Surface of a Bone Is

Question

A shallow depression on the surface of a bone is called a ________.
A) tuberosity
B) trochanter
C) fossa
D) foramen
E) tubercle

Accepted Answer

A fossa is a shallow depression on the surface of a bone. Tuberosity and tubercle are both elevated structures on bones, while trochanter is a large, rough projection found only on the femur bone. Foramen is a hole or opening in a bone.