foramen magnum

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Noun foramen magnum has 1 sense

foramen magnum - the large opening at the base of the cranium through which the spinal cord passes
--₁ is a kind of foramen, hiatus
--₁ is a part of cranium, braincase, brainpan

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Foramen Magnum

Definition:

The foramen magnum is the large opening at the base of the skull through which the spinal cord passes.

Sample Sentences:

The foramen magnum allows the passage of the spinal cord from the brain to the vertebral canal.
Due to a congenital anomaly, the size of the foramen magnum in the patient was abnormally small.
Scientists conducted a study to analyze the morphology and dimensions of the foramen magnum in different primate species.

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