Foramen ovale
Foramen ovale
Definition
The foramen ovale is located at the base of the wing of the basisphenoid bone, near the caudal margin. In carnivores and ruminants, it receives the passage of the mandibular nerve.
References
Constantinescu GM, Schaller O. Illustrated veterinary anatomical nomenclature. 3rd Edition. Enke Verlag, Stuttgart, 2012.
Barone R. Anatomie comparée des mammifères domestiques. Tome 1. Ostéologie. 5th Edition. MaxiPrim, Pertuis, 2020.
