Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1292216239
ISBN 13: 978-1-29221-623-2

Chapter 5 - The Skeletal System - Review Questions - Page 206: 33

Answer

No the food does not pass through the foramen magnum.

Work Step by Step

The foramen magnum is an oval shaped opening at the base of the skull. It acts as a bridge connecting the cranium and the vertebral canal. The thorax is not connected to it. The food passes through the alimentary canal, which is situated inside the thorax. Hence the food does not pass through the foramen magnum.
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