Rolandic Anatomy

Occipital Bone, Jugular Notch

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A notch that forms part of the "Jugular Foramen." This foramen is the exit for the Jugular Vein and three major cranial nerves; a fracture or tumor here causes "Collet-Sicard Syndrome" (loss of voice, taste, and shoulder movement).

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