Question

question 5 of 10
a scientist finds a foramina on a bone sample. what can the scientist
conclude?
a. this was an appendicular bone.
b. this bone had no spongy tissue.
c. this bone was connected to smooth muscle.
d. this bone was located near the brain.

Explanation:

Foramina are openings in bones. In the context of the human skeleton, the skull (which is near the brain) has numerous foramina. These foramina allow for the passage of nerves, blood vessels, etc. Appendicular bones (A) are part of the limbs and girdles and don't have a specific association with foramina in this context. All bones have some spongy tissue (B is incorrect). Bones are connected to skeletal muscle, not smooth muscle (C is incorrect). Since the skull (near the brain) has foramina, finding a foramen on a bone sample is most consistent with the bone being near the brain.

Answer:

D. This bone was located near the brain.