Term Name:	transverse foramen
Synonyms:	foramen transversarium
Definition:	Foramen that pierces the transverse processes of the seven cervical vertebrae. In the upper six vertebrae, the foramen gives passage to the vertebral artery, vertebral vein, and a plexus of sympathetic nerves. The seventh foramen lacks the artery, but contains the vein and sympathetic nerves.
Ontology:	Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0000130]