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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.
Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.

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]
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basion

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

(bā'sē-on)
The middle point on the anterior margin of the foramen magnum, opposite the opisthion.
[G. basis, a base]
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

ba·si·on

(bā'sē-on)
Midpoint on anterior margin of foramen magnum, opposite opisthion.
[G. basis, a base]
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
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