Question

(9/19/25) summative assessment assignment: skeletal system part_1
the large hole located in the base of the occipital bone that allows the spinal cord and brain to connect is the

• foramen magnum
• occipital condyle
• intervertebral foramen
• vertebral foramen

Explanation:

The foramen magnum is the large hole in the base of the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes to connect with the brain. The occipital condyle is for articulation with the atlas. The intervertebral foramen is between vertebrae for spinal nerve passage. The vertebral foramen is within each vertebra for the spinal cord.

Answer:

A. foramen magnum