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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.
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∙ 13y agoThe large opening in the occipital bone is called the foramen magnum and is the place where the spinal column comes through to meet the brain
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Where is foramen magnum contained?
The foramen magnum is found in the inferior (lower/bottom) aspect of the occipital bone.occipital bone
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.
What is the inferior portion of the occipital bone has a large opening through which the spinal cord connects with the brain?
foramen magnum
Name of bone cantain a large hole called a foramen magnum?
yes that is correct
What is name for large foramen on inferior occipital bone?
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.
Where is foramen magnum contained?
The foramen magnum is found in the inferior (lower/bottom) aspect of the occipital bone.occipital bone
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.
What is the inferior portion of the occipital bone has a large opening through which the spinal cord connects with the brain?
foramen magnum
Name of bone cantain a large hole called a foramen magnum?
yes that is correct
Which vertebra articulates with the occipital bone?
The first cervical vertebra, called C1 or the atlas, articulates with the occipital bone.
What is name for large foramen on inferior occipital bone?
foramen magnum
What is the spanish word for occipital bone?
Hueso Occipital (Hueso = bone) (Occipital = the same)
What bone feature of the second cervical vertebrae articulates with the first cervical vertebrae?
The occipital bone articulates with the first cervical vertebra. This articulation happens at a marking on the occipital bone called the occipital condyle.
The frontal bone is to the occipital bone?
The frontal bone is anterior to the occipital bone.
Bump on skull bone?
This bump is called the external occipital protuberance.
Which bone is the most posterior part of the cranium?
Occipital.
