Occipital foramen
Description:
The opening (= the foramen) on the posterior side of the head, through which nerves, muscles, hemolymph and esophagus pass from the head to the alitrunk. Also called the foramen magnum.
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| Last update: | 10 April 2008 |
The opening (= the foramen) on the posterior side of the head, through which nerves, muscles, hemolymph and esophagus pass from the head to the alitrunk. Also called the foramen magnum.