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basion

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Definitions

  1. The middle of the anterior margin of the foramen magnum of the skull.

Word origin

From New Latin, equivalent to basi- (“base”) + -ion (“cephalometric reference point”).

Used in a sentence

  • Additional skull measurements, taken with small sliding calipers, were from zygomaxillare, the lowest point on the zygomatic-maxillary suture, to the points of alveolare, basion and nasion.
  • The tectorial membrane limits extension, while odontoid impaction on the basion limits flexion.

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