Each of the depressions on the maxillae and mandible that holds a tooth is called a(n)
A)fossa.
B)sulcus.
C)sinus.
D)alveolus.
E)foramen.

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The depressions on the maxillae and mandible that hold teeth are called alveoli. Fossae are shallow depressions or grooves in bones, sulci are narrow grooves in the surface of the brain, sinus refers to cavities in the skull or bones of the face, and foramina are small holes in bones that allow for the passage of nerves and blood vessels.

Each of the Depressions on the Maxillae and Mandible That