FNS-Harmony

Last uploaded: November 2, 2023
Preferred Name

transverse foramen
Synonyms
Definitions

Foramen that pierces the transverse processes of the seven cervical vertebrae. In the upper six vertebrae, the foramen gives passage to the vertebral artery, vertebral vein, and a plexus of sympathetic nerves. The seventh foramen lacks the artery, but contains the vein and sympathetic nerves.

ID

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0000130

definition

Foramen that pierces the transverse processes of the seven cervical vertebrae. In the upper six vertebrae, the foramen gives passage to the vertebral artery, vertebral vein, and a plexus of sympathetic nerves. The seventh foramen lacks the artery, but contains the vein and sympathetic nerves.

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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/uberon.owl

label

transverse foramen

prefixIRI

UBERON:0000130

prefLabel

transverse foramen

subClassOf

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0005744

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