Bone landmarkHead and neck

Hypoglossal canal

canalis nervi hypoglossi

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Head and neck – 3D human anatomy atlas

Study entry

Description

A canal above the margin of the foramen magnum, on each side.

Relations

It transmits the hypoglossal nerve (CN XII).

Source: cap. 8, «Cráneo: fosas craneales» y tabla 8-2

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