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What is rounded opening through a bone?

A rounded opening through a bone is called a foramen. Foramen provides a passage for nerves, blood vessels, and other structures to pass through the bone.


What is a tunnel like passage through a bone called?

A tunnel-like passage through a bone is called a canal or a meatus. This structure allows for the passage of nerves, blood vessels, or other structures through the bone.


A canal leading through a bone is called a?

Volkman's canal


Does a broken bone heal through the process called cell division?

Yes, a broken bone heals through a process called bone remodeling, which involves both cell division and the formation of new bone tissue. Initially, cells called osteoblasts form new bone, followed by the action of osteoclasts that break down excess bone to remodel and strengthen the healed area.


What is the symbol for a whole note with a line through it called in music notation?

The symbol for a whole note with a line through it in music notation is called a "breve."


What is the hip bone and the collar bone called?

The hip bone is called the pelvis and the collar bone is called the clavicle.


In canines the bone that the urethra passes through the penis is called?

In canines, the bone that the urethra passes through in the penis is called the os penis, or baculum. It is a bone found in the penis of many placental mammals, including dogs, that aids in copulation and maintaining an erection.


A bone break that pierces or ruptures through the skin is called a?

compound fracture


What is the network of tubes that runs through the compact bone called?

The Haversian canals


Can broken bone cut a muscle that is attached to the bone?

Most certainly. In severe breaks the broken bone can protrude through the muscle and skin, this is called a compound fracture.


What is the proper name for a broken bone?

A fracture for a broken bone. If the bone is broken badly enough to stick out through the skin it is called a compound fracture.


What is the short channel through the bone called?

Meatus-A body opening or passage, such as the opening of the ear or the urethral canal. *American Heritage Dictionary