foramen [FBbt_00004478]
An aperture in some gross body part. Most commonly used for apertures in the exoskeleton, but also used for internal structures such as the esophageal foramen of the brain.
foramen
ID: FBbt_00004478
Anatomy
An aperture in some gross body part. Most commonly used for apertures in the exoskeleton, but also used for internal structures such as the esophageal foramen of the brain.
Open in VFB 3D Browser →Parts of foramen (1 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| haltere foramen | Adult, Anatomy |
Subclasses of foramen (14 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| antennal foramen | Adult, Anatomy | |
| mesothoracic leg foramen | Adult, Anatomy | |
| metathoracic leg foramen | Adult, Anatomy | |
| occipital foramen | Adult, Anatomy | |
| wing foramen | Adult, Anatomy |
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