Bilateral Facets on the Posterior Border of Foramen Magnum - A Case Study

Dr. Girish V. Patil, Dr. Shishirkumar

Abstract: The foramen magnum is the large opening situated in the occipital bone, and transmits important neurovascular structures. During routine study of skull in the department of Anatomy at DM Wayanad Institute of Medical Sciences, Meppadi, Kerala, bilateral facets were found at the posterior margin of foramen magnum. The facets measured 2 mm antero-posteriorly and 1 mm transversely.

Keywords: Cranium, Facets, Foramen magnum, Neurovascular, Occipital bone

How to Cite?: Dr. Girish V. Patil, Dr. Shishirkumar, "Bilateral Facets on the Posterior Border of Foramen Magnum - A Case Study", Volume 3 Issue 8, August 2014, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 448-449, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=2015355, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/2015355