The hole in the center of the vertebrae is called the
A) vertebral foramen.
B) foramen magnum.
C) spinous process.
D) transverse process.

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The hole in the center of the vertebrae is specifically called the vertebral foramen. The foramen magnum is a larger hole located at the bottom of the skull where the spinal cord enters. The spinous process and transverse process are protrusions on the vertebrae, but not the hole in the center.

The Hole in the Center of the Vertebrae Is Called