Foramen
Description:
(plural: foramina/foramens). An opening, orifice or perforation (= a hole) in a sclerite, through which vessels and/or nerves pass. For instance, see occipital foramen.
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| Last update: | 10 April 2008 |
(plural: foramina/foramens). An opening, orifice or perforation (= a hole) in a sclerite, through which vessels and/or nerves pass. For instance, see occipital foramen.