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foramen magnum

/fəˈreɪmən ˈmæɡnəm/

Traduction: Large ouverture ovale à la base du crâne par laquelle la moelle épinière se connecte au bulbe rachidien.

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/fəˈreɪmən ˈmæɡnəm/C1formalmedical
  • frLarge ouverture ovale à la base du crâne par laquelle la moelle épinière se connecte au bulbe rachidien.

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.

    frForamen magnum

    • 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.