Which of the following anatomical features of bones is correctly matched with its function?

A. Sinus - a tunnel in a bone
B. Tubercle - lining of a joint
C. Foramen - a hole for a blood vessel
D. Foramen - a depression in a bone
E. Body - attachment point for a tendon or ligament


Answer: C

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