The name of the opening at the posterior part skull through which spinal cord passes is:
Correct answer: B. Foramen Magnum
- A. Foramen Triosseum
- B. Foramen Magnum
- C. Acetabulum
- D. Ischia Pubic Foramen
Explanation
The foramen magnum is a large opening in the occipital bone of the human skull. The spinal cord, an extension of the medulla, passes through the foramen magnum.
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