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jugular foramen

foramen jugulare

The jugular foramen is a large aperture in the base of the skull. It is located behind the carotid canal and is formed in front by the petrous portion of the temporal, and behind by the occipital; it is generally larger on the right than on the left side.

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Type Organ
Structure parente foramen for glossopharyngeal nerve
Nom latin foramen jugulare
FMA ID 56432

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the jugular foramen?

The jugular foramen is a large aperture in the base of the skull. It is located behind the carotid canal and is formed in front by the petrous portion of the temporal, and behind by the occipital; it is generally larger on the right than on the left side.

What is the Latin name for the jugular foramen?

The Latin name for the jugular foramen is foramen jugulare.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:56432 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0005456 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — jugular foramen Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.