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basion

[ba´se-on]

the midpoint of the anterior border of the foramen magnum.

Basion, visible on the inferior view of the skull. From Dorland's, 2000.

ba·si·on

(bā'sē-on), [TA]

The middle point on the anterior margin of the foramen magnum, opposite the opisthion.

[G. basis, a base]

basion

/ba·si·on/ (ba´se-on) the midpoint of the anterior border of the foramen magnum.

basion

[bā′sē·on]

Etymology: Gk, basis, foundation

the midpoint on the anterior margin of the foramen magnum of the occipital bone.

basion

The midpoint of the anterior margin of the foramen magnum of the skull, which is located on the occipital bone.

ba·si·on

(bā'sē-on)

The middle point on the anterior margin of the foramen magnum, opposite the opisthion.

[G. basis, a base]

ba·si·on

(bā'sē-on)

Midpoint on anterior margin of foramen magnum, opposite opisthion.

[G. basis, a base]

basion

the midpoint of the anterior (ventral) border of the foramen magnum.

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