The Foramen Magnum Is the Large Opening at the Base

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The foramen magnum is the large opening at the base of the skull and site of irreversible brain stem herniation due to increased intracranial pressure.

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Definitions:

Coronary Sinus

A large vein on the posterior of the heart that collects blood from the heart muscle (myocardium) and returns it to the right atrium.

Cardiac Vein

Blood vessels that drain deoxygenated blood from the myocardium (heart muscle) into the right atrium of the heart, playing a crucial role in the circulatory system.

Cardiac Tamponade

A medical emergency where fluid accumulates in the pericardium, compressing the heart and reducing its ability to pump blood.

Pericardial Cavity

Space within the mediastinum in which the heart is located.