Random knowledge about the skull
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Anne-Lise Loubière
So, I'm currently studying the structure of the skull thanks to Proko's anatomical cast, and I noticed the small holes in the bone structure... and I've found myself very dumb XD
Since they are symmetrical and quite aligned, I assumed it was some marks left due to the casting process... Until I noticed them in real skulls too.
So I'm putting this here in any case someone's wondering what they are.
Here's your random anatomy fact of the day : those are called "foramen" (plural "foramina") It means "opening" and allows muscles, nerves, arteries, veins, or other structures to connect one part of the body with another.
The more you know, eh
Just to add my $0.02: For years I thought foramen was pronounced "for ramen"
Mmm. Yummy ramen 🍜
Knowledge is power! Well done following your curiosity ☺️. Thank you for including the plural form. I only knew the singular, so you’ve given me my little dopamine hit for the morning.
