At the Base of the Skull,the Spinal Cord Passes Upward

question 14

Multiple Choice

At the base of the skull,the spinal cord passes upward through a large opening called the:

• A)Vertebral column
• B)Intervertebral opening
• C)Synovial opening
• D)Foramen magnum
• E)Articular canal

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