Definitions | foramen |
| noun (plural foramina)
- (anatomy) an opening, an orifice; a short passage
The skull contains a number of foramina through which arteries, veins, nerves, and other structures enter and exit. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Foramina_of_the_skull Wikipedia
Etymology: Latin, from forare.
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