Glossary F

Foramen refers to rounded hole or opening in bone

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Foramen magnum refers to the largest of the foramina provides a large median opening in the occipital bone for the spinal cord to pass through to the brainstem; in the base of the skull.

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Foramen of Magendie refers to the middle opening, of three (3) , of the membranous roof of the fourth ventricle, allowing the cerebrospinal fluid to flow outside the brain and recirculate.

Foramen of Monro refers to a small opening connecting the lateral ventricles.

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Foramina is defined as the more-or-less symmetric orifices in the base of the skull that provide passage for nerves and blood vessels.

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Foramina of Luschka refer to the two (2) lateral openings, of three (3) , of the membranous roof of the fourth ventricle, allowing the cerebrospinal fluid to flow outside the brain and recirculate.

Forbidden death is defined as a death-related attitude that views death as offensive and unacceptable, something to be denied and hidden from public view.

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Force is defined as the product of mass times acceleration (F * a).

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