Foramen Magnum

"Foramen Magnum" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

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

Descriptor ID	D005539
MeSH Number(s)	A02.835.232.781.572.434
Concept/Terms	Foramen Magnum Foramen Magnum Foramen Magnums Magnum, Foramen Magnums, Foramen

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Anatomy [A]
Musculoskeletal System [A02]
Skeleton [A02.835]
Bone and Bones [A02.835.232]
Skull [A02.835.232.781]
Occipital Bone [A02.835.232.781.572]
Foramen Magnum [A02.835.232.781.572.434]

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