Jugular foramen
Foramen jugulare
- Latin synonym: Foramen lacerum aborale
Definition
The jugular foramen is located between the occipital bone and the petrous part of the temporal bone. It responds to their respective jugular incisures and allows the passage of cranial nerves IX (glossopharyngeal nerve), X (vagus nerve) and XI (accessory 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.
