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foramen
(redirected from Foramen cecum)

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foramen
a natural hole, esp one in a bone through which nerves and blood vessels pass

foramen [fə′rā·mən]
(biology)
A small opening, orifice, pore, or perforation.


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The normal migration of the primitive thyroid from the foramen cecum to its mature position in the anterior neck results in the creation of the thyroglossal duct.
It can also demonstrate a fluid-filled cyst, soft-tissue mass, distortion of the crista galli, and enlargement of the foramen cecum.
Findings that suggest intracranial involvement are an enlarged foramen cecum or bifid crista galli.
 
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