Cranial Foramina Definitions Flashcards
1
Q
What is the endocranium?
A
the internal surface of the cranial base
2
Q
What are fissures?
A
openings that are not entirely surrounded by bone structures
3
Q
What are canals?
A
openings larger in length than in diameter
4
Q
What is a foramen?
A
a small opening, perforation or orifice, especially when referring to a bone
5
Q
Coning
A
the herniation of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum
