The Hole in the Center of the Vertebrae is Called

Question

The hole in the center of the vertebrae is called the
A) vertebral foramen
B) foramen magnum
C) spinous process
D) transverse process

Accepted Answer

The hole in the center of the vertebrae is called the vertebral foramen. The foramen magnum is the large opening at the base of the skull, the spinous process is the bony projection in the back of the vertebrae, and the transverse process is the bony projection on the side of the vertebrae.