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Arcuate foramina

Dr Abhijit Datir et al.

The arcuate foramina is formed at the level of the C1 cervical vertebra by calcification of the oblique atlanto-occipital ligaments. The vertebral arteries pass through this foramina. It can be complete or incomplete.