jugular foramen en · NOUN
Meanings
- A large irregular opening from the posterior cranial fossa that is bounded anteriorly by the petrous part of the temporal bone and posteriorly by the jugular notch of the occipital bone and that transmits the inferior petrosal sinus, the glossopharyngeal, vagus, and accessory nerves, and the internal jugular vein.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| jugular foramina | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
pl otwór szyjny (opening from the posterior cranial fossa) · cmn 頸靜脈孔 /颈静脉孔 (opening from the posterior cranial fossa)