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obturator foramen

obturator foramen n an opening that is the largest foramen in the human body, is situated between the ischium and pubis of the hip bone, and is closed by the obturator membrane except for the obturator canal

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a large opening in the hip bone, below and slightly in front of the acetabulum. See also pelvis.

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foramen obturatum [TA] the large opening between the os pubis and the ischium.

Medical dictionary. 2011.