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Rhymes with Foramen Magnum
2. foramen
noun. ['fɝˈeɪmən'] a natural opening or perforation through a bone or a membranous structure.
Antonyms
Etymology
- foramen (Latin)
- foro (Latin)
Sentences with foramen-magnum
1. Noun Phrase
The foramen magnum is the large hole on the underside of the skull where the spinal cord exits and follows the spinal column.
2. Noun Phrase
In humans, the foramen magnum is positioned centrally, facing directly downwards, which allows the human body to be oriented vertically for bipedalism.
3. Noun Phrase
In chimpanzees and other apes, the foramen magnum is positioned towards the back of the skull with the spinal cord exiting at a slight angle.