Definition

1. Noun (Anatomy):
   • Occipital foramen: The large opening at the base of the skull through which the spinal cord connects to the brainstem. It is a key structure in the occipital bone.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Dây thần kinh tủy sống đi qua lỗ chẩm. (The spinal cord passes through the occipital foramen.)
  • Lỗ chẩm là một cấu trúc giải phẫu quan trọng. (The occipital foramen is an important anatomical structure.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is used almost exclusively in specialized academic, medical, and anatomical contexts.

Variants and Related Words

• Xương chẩm (n): Occipital bone. The bone that forms the rear and base of the skull, containing the occipital foramen.
  • Xương chẩm tạo thành phần sau của hộp sọ. (The occipital bone forms the back part of the skull.)

Synonyms

• Foramen magnum: The Latin and formal medical term for the occipital foramen.

Related Terms

• Hộp sọ (n): Skull. The bony structure that encloses the brain.
• Tủy sống (n): Spinal cord. The cylindrical bundle of nerve fibers enclosed in the spine, connected to the brain via the occipital foramen.