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Basion vs Bastion - What's the difference?

basion | bastion |

As nouns the difference between basion and bastion

is that basion is (anatomy) the middle of the anterior margin of the foramen magnum of the skull while bastion is bastion.

basion

English

Noun

  • (anatomy) The middle of the anterior margin of the foramen magnum of the skull.
  • * 2010 , John P. Dormans, Ejovi Ughwanogho, & Jaimo Ahn, "Pediatric Spine Trauma", Chapter 12 in'' Behrooz A. Akbarnia, Muharrem Yazici, & George H. Thompson (eds.) ''The Growing Spine: Management of Spinal Disorders in Young Children , page 138
    • The tectorial membrane limits extension, while odontoid impaction on the basion limits flexion.

    bastion

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • a projecting part of a rampart or other fortification
  • a well-fortified position; a stronghold or citadel
  • (figuratively) a person, or thing, who strongly defends some principle

    • Related terms

    * bastille * bastioned

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