Anatomy

Foramen Magnum

The large hole at the base of the skull through which the SPINAL CORD passes.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The large hole at the base of the skull through which the SPINAL CORD passes.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Foramen Magnums
  • Magnum, Foramen
  • Magnums, Foramen

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Aspects Covered

23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, ultrastructure, virology.

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  1. A02w.835w.232w.781w.572w.434w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Foramen Magnum. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005539. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005539
  2. Foramen Magnum. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foramen_magnum
  3. Foramen Magnum. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q426139