At the base of skull, a large hole is present which allows brain to continue with the spinal cord. That hole is called :

Foramen magnum

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Foramen ovale

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Vertebral foramen

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Obturator foramen

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The correct option is A
Foramen magnum

The foramen magnum is a large oval opening in the occipital bone of the skull in humans and various other animals..

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