The Foramen Magnum Is the Structure That Divides The

question 94

Multiple Choice

The foramen magnum is the structure that divides the:

• A) medulla oblongata from the pons.
• B) pons from the midbrain.
• C) medulla oblongata from the spinal cord.
• D) brainstem from the cerebellum.

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