Abstract:
The foramen magnum (FM) is the largest opening
and is outlet through which medulla oblongata and spinal cord
along with meninges, vertebral arteries, anterior and posterior
spinal arteries, tectorial membrane, alar ligaments, and spinal
branch of the accessory nerve. Occipital condyle (OC) is an
important part of craniovertebral or craniocervical junction located
anterolaterally on either side of the FM. The objective of the study
was to assess variations of FM and OC in Ethiopian dried adult
skulls.
