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foramen magnum
noun[ S ]
anatomy specializeduk /fəˌreɪ.men ˈmæɡ.nəm/ us /fəˌreɪ.mən ˈmæɡ.nəm/
the hole at the bottom of the skull(= the curved bone that contains and protects the brain) that structures such as the spinal cord go through:
This restricts growth of the foramen magnum and could result in the constriction of the spinal cord.
It is a condition where the lower parts of the cerebellum protrude through the foramen magnum causing headaches.
The cerebellum, lying behind the foramen magnum, is involved with coordination and balance.
These symptoms suggest tonsillar herniation into the foramen magnum.
Images covered the entire brain from the vertex to the foramen magnum.
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