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Q: Name of bone cantain a large hole called a foramen magnum?
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What is the largest foramen in the body?

The obturator foramen is the largest foramen in the human body.


What is name for large foramen on inferior occipital bone?

foramen magnum


Occipital bone Has a large opening called the?

The large hole in the occipital bone is called the foramen magnum and is the place where your spinal column comes up to meet your brain.


Where is foramen magnum contained?

The foramen magnum is found in the inferior (lower/bottom) aspect of the occipital bone.occipital bone


What is the inferior portion of the occipital bone has a large opening through which the spinal cord connects with the brain?

foramen magnum


Spinal cord passes through a large opening in the bone?

Occipital bone: The bone that forms the rear and the rear bottom of the skull. The occipital bone encloses a large oval hole called the foramen magnum that allows passage of the spinal cord.


Occipital bone is found in what area of the body?

The occipital bone is located on the back of the skull. The occipital protuberance can be seen/felt on the back of the head, as it is the rather large bump. This occipital bone encloses a large oval hole called the foramen magnum which allows the spinal cord to pass through.


My 4 year old was diagnosed with having cerebellar tonsils extending below the foramen magnum what does this mean?

Cerebellar tonsils are parts of the cerebellum of which there are two that lie one on either side of the vermis. The foramen magnum is the large hole in the base of the skull through which a few things pass most importantly the spinal chord. If the cerebellar tontils are also trying to get down through the foreamen magnum then they will put physical pressure on the spinal chord. The result is dependant on the pressure being exerted but likely includes motor and sensory abnormalities.


Vertebral Foramen?

The large hole located between the body and the spinous process. The spinal cord passes through this foramen.


What is large wine bottle called?

Hogshead See also 'TUN' which holds 2 'BUTTs' which = 252 gallons


What is the difference between the male and female obturator foramen?

The foramen in males is large and oval shaped (almost a flattened isoceles triangle). The foramen in females is much more triangular, as well as smaller.


What is the name of a large bottle?

magnum or flagon