foramen magnum (Meaning)
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foramen magnum (n)
the large opening at the base of the cranium through which the spinal cord passes
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foramen magnum Sentence Examples
- The foramen magnum is the large opening in the skull for the passage of the brainstem and spinal cord.
- The foramen magnum is located at the base of the skull, between the occipital condyles.
- The foramen magnum is bordered by the occipital bone posteriorly and the sphenoid bone anteriorly.
- The foramen magnum allows the passage of the vertebral arteries, which supply blood to the brainstem and cerebellum.
- The foramen magnum is the point where the central nervous system connects to the peripheral nervous system.
- The size and shape of the foramen magnum can vary significantly among individuals.
- Abnormalities of the foramen magnum can lead to neurological problems, such as spinal cord compression.
- The foramen magnum has been an important anatomical landmark for anthropologists studying human evolution.
- The foramen magnum of mammals is typically larger and more circular than that of reptiles.
- The foramen magnum is a crucial structure for understanding the relationship between the head and neck in vertebrates.
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the large opening at the base of the cranium through which the spinal cord passes
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The foramen magnum is the large opening in the skull for the passage of the brainstem and spinal cord.
The foramen magnum is located at the base of the skull, between the occipital condyles.
The foramen magnum is bordered by the occipital bone posteriorly and the sphenoid bone anteriorly.
The foramen magnum allows the passage of the vertebral arteries, which supply blood to the brainstem and cerebellum.
