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transverse foramen

foramen transversarium

Foramen that pierces the transverse processes of the seven cervical vertebrae. In the upper six vertebrae, the foramen gives passage to the vertebral artery, vertebral vein, and a plexus of sympathetic nerves. The seventh foramen lacks the artery, but contains the vein and sympathetic nerves.

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Type Bone
Latin Name foramen transversarium
FMA ID 23997

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the transverse foramen?

Foramen that pierces the transverse processes of the seven cervical vertebrae. In the upper six vertebrae, the foramen gives passage to the vertebral artery, vertebral vein, and a plexus of sympathetic nerves. The seventh foramen lacks the artery, but contains the vein and sympathetic nerves.

What is the Latin name for the transverse foramen?

The Latin name for the transverse foramen is foramen transversarium.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:23997 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0000130 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — transverse foramen Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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