Questions: The foramen magnum is found in the bone. (A) frontal. (B) parietal (C) sphenoid (D) occipital (E) temporal

The foramen magnum is found in the bone. (A) frontal. (B) parietal (C) sphenoid (D) occipital (E) temporal
Transcript text: The foramen magnum is found in the $\qquad$ bone. (A) frontal. (B) parietal (C) sphenoid (D) occipital (E) temporal
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The answer is (D): occipital.

Explanation for each option:

(A) Frontal: The frontal bone is located at the front of the skull and forms the forehead. It does not contain the foramen magnum.

(B) Parietal: The parietal bones are located on the sides and roof of the skull. They do not contain the foramen magnum.

(C) Sphenoid: The sphenoid bone is a complex bone located at the base of the skull, but it does not contain the foramen magnum.

(D) Occipital: The occipital bone is located at the back and base of the skull. It contains the foramen magnum, which is a large opening that allows the passage of the spinal cord from the brain.

(E) Temporal: The temporal bones are located on the sides of the skull, near the ears. They do not contain the foramen magnum.

Summary: The foramen magnum is found in the occipital bone.

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