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Cranial Foramina in the Skull
- Skulls of vertebrates have foramina for nerves, arteries, veins, and other structures.
- Human skull has multiple cranial foramina.
- Cranial foramina are openings in the skull for the passage of various structures.
- Foramina allow nerves, arteries, veins, etc. to pass through the skull.
- The skull is an important structure for protecting the brain.
Intervertebral Foramina in the Spine
- Vertebral column (spine) has openings called intervertebral foramina.
- Each bone in the spine has openings at the top and bottom.
- Intervertebral foramina allow the passage of nerves, arteries, veins, etc.
- The spine plays a crucial role in supporting the body and protecting the spinal cord.
- The spine is composed of individual vertebrae stacked on top of each other.
Other Types of Foramina
- Apical foramen is a hole at the root tip of a tooth.
- Foramen ovale is a hole between the venous and arterial sides of the fetal heart.
- Transverse foramen is an opening in cervical vertebrae for the vertebral artery.
- Greater sciatic foramen is a major foramen in the pelvis.
- Interventricular foramina are channels connecting ventricles in the brain.
Related Topics
- Eta Carinae is a star system.
- Fossa (disambiguation) is a term with multiple meanings.
- Skeleton is the framework of bones in the body.
- Foraminifera are single-celled organisms with shells.
- This section provides additional related topics for further exploration.
References
- OED (Oxford English Dictionary) is a reputable source.
- Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary provides definitions.
- TeachMeAnatomy.info offers information on cranial foramina.
- Index of articles associated with the same name.
- This section provides references for further reading and verification.