lỗ chẩm
Definition
- 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.