Transverse foramen

Definition

Foramen that pierces the transverse processes of the seven cervical vertebrae. In the upper six vertebrae, the foramen gives passage to the vertebral artery, vertebral vein, and a plexus of sympathetic nerves. The seventh foramen lacks the artery, but contains the vein and sympathetic nerves.

Also known as foramen transversarium, foramen transversarium of cervical vertebra, foramen transversarium vertebrae cervicales, transverse foramen of cervical vertebra — per UBERON

The Transverse foramen is a part of the Musculoskeletal.

Also identified as

• SCTID 280735005 per UBERON