Term Name:	jugular foramen
Synonyms:	foramen jugulare
Definition:	The jugular foramen is a large aperture in the base of the skull. It is located behind the carotid canal and is formed in front by the petrous portion of the temporal, and behind by the occipital; it is generally larger on the right than on the left side
Ontology:	Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0005456]