Hymenoptera Glossary

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id: 1073

foramen magnum

definition: Theforamen that is located posteriorly on thehead.

written by: Miko, I. 2009. Curator. Hymenoptera Ontology.

highest applicable taxon name: Hymenoptera

OBO dbxref: HAO:0000347

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plural form foramena magna by:Andy Deans

comment (from: Deans, A. R. 2009.) I think we should make the occipital foramen the preferred term and this a synonym. by:Andy Deans

alternative definition

(from: Goulet, H., and J. T. Huber. 1993.) the central hole in the back of the head by:Andy Deans

alternative definition

(from: Snodgrass, R. E. 1935.) the opening from the head into the neck, usually called the occipital foramen by:Andy Deans

existing relationships:

foramen magnum	is_a /	foramen		adeans	08/29/2006
foramen magnum	part_of /	cranium		adeans	07/31/2009

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