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foramen magnum

/fəˈreɪmən ˈmæɡnəm/

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/fəˈreɪmən ˈmæɡnəm/C1formalmedical
  • ruКрупное овальное отверстие в основании черепа, через которое спинной мозг соединяется с продолговатым мозгом.

A large, oval-shaped opening at the base of the skull through which the spinal cord connects to the brainstem.

  1. Large opening in the skullC1formal

    The large opening at the base of the skull through which the spinal cord passes to connect with the brain.

    ruБольшое отверстие в черепе

    • The foramen magnum is a crucial anatomical structure for the central nervous system.
    • In humans, the foramen magnum is positioned at the base of the skull.
    • Damage to the area around the foramen magnum can be life-threatening.