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Condyle vs Foramen - What's the difference?

condyle | foramen |

In anatomy|lang=en terms the difference between condyle and foramen

is that condyle is (anatomy) a smooth prominence on a bone where it forms a joint with another bone while foramen is (anatomy) an opening, an orifice; a short passage.

As nouns the difference between condyle and foramen

is that condyle is (anatomy) a smooth prominence on a bone where it forms a joint with another bone while foramen is (anatomy) an opening, an orifice; a short passage.

condyle

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (anatomy) A smooth prominence on a bone where it forms a joint with another bone.
  • :* 1927': “It's the upper ' condyle of a human femur,” said I. — Arthur Conan Doyle, ‘The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place’ (Norton 2005 p. 1717)

    • Related terms

    * condylar * condyloid

    Derived terms

    * hemicondyle

    foramen

    English

    Noun

    (foramina)
  • (anatomy) an opening, an orifice; a short passage.
    • The skull contains a number of foramina through which arteries, veins, nerves, and other structures enter and exit.

    Derived terms

    * foramen magnum * foramen of Monro * foramen of Winslow * foramen ovale * foraminate

    See also

    * meatus

    Anagrams

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