Jugular foramen
System
Musculoskeletal
SNOMED CT
361735006
Jugular foramen
Definition
The jugular foramen is a large aperture in the base of the skull. It is located behind the carotid canal and is formed in front by the petrous portion of the temporal, and behind by the occipital; it is generally larger on the right than on the left side.
Also known as Posterior lacerate foramen — per UBERON
The Jugular foramen is a part of the Musculoskeletal.
Also identified as
- MESH D000080869 per UBERON
- NCIT C12496 per UBERON
- SCTID 361735006 per UBERON
- UMLS C0222712 per UBERON
Associated Diseases
| Disease | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Jugular foramen meningioma | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Jugular foramen meningioma | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Schwannoma of jugular foramen | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Schwannoma of jugular foramen | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |