A Shallow Depression on a Bone is Termed A

Question

A shallow depression on a bone is termed a
A) fossa.
B) sulcus.
C) facet.
D) fissure.
E) line.

Accepted Answer

A shallow depression on a bone is called a fossa. The other options have different definitions - sulcus is a groove, facet is a smooth surface, fissure is a narrow opening, and line is a linear elevation.