MEDICAL
NERVES
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Question
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The spinal cord passes through the ____
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foramen ovale
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foramen magnum
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foramen rotundum
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The foramen magnum functions as a passage of the central nervous system through the skull connecting the brain with the spinal cord. On either side of the foramen magnum is an occipital condyle . These condyles form joints with the first cervical vertebra.
Detailed explanation-2: -Your spinal cord carries nerve signals from your brain to your body and vice versa. These nerve signals help you feel sensations and move your body. Any damage to your spinal cord can affect your movement or function.
Detailed explanation-3: -The spinal cord is located immediately below the brain stem. It extends through the foramen magnum, a hole at the base of the skull.
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