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FORAMEN MAGNUM [1 record]

Record 1 2021-07-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
foramen magnum
Latin
foramen occipitale magnum
Latin
A02.1.04.002
classification system code, see observation
DEF

The large opening in the anterior and inferior part of the occipital bone, interconnecting the vertebral canal and the cranial cavity.

OBS

foramen magnum: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.04.002: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
foramen magnum
Latin
foramen occipitale magnum
Latin
A02.1.04.002
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Grande ouverture dans la partie antéro-inférieure de l'os occipital, qui permet la communication entre le canal vertébral et la cavité crânienne.

OBS

foramen magnum : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.04.002 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Huesos y articulaciones
Entrada(s) universal(es)
foramen magnum
Latin
foramen occipitale magnum
Latin
A02.1.04.002
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Orificio grande y horizontal en la parte anteroinferior del hueso occipital que comunica la cavidad craneal con el conducto raquídeo.

OBS

foramen magno; foramen occipital: designaciones derivadas de la Terminología Anatómica.

OBS

A02.1.04.002: número de identificación de la Terminología Anatómica.

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