A natural opening in a bone or other body structure, usually to allow the passage of nerves or blood vessels. For example, the foramen magnum is a hole in the base of the cranium through which the spinal cord passes.
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A natural opening in a bone or other body structure, usually to allow the passage of nerves or blood vessels. For example, the foramen magnum is a hole in the base of the cranium through which the spinal cord passes. |
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