What is another word for sphenoidal emissary foramen?
Pronunciation: [sfˈɛnɔ͡ɪdə͡l ˈɛmɪsəɹi fˈɔːɹe͡ɪmˌɛn] (IPA) 
The sphenoidal emissary foramen is a small hole in the skull that allows passage between the cranial cavity and the outside world. It is located in the sphenoid bone, which is one of the most complex bones in the skull. There are several synonyms for this structure, including foramen sphenoparietalis, foramen of Vesalius, emissary foramen of Vesalius, foramen emissarium sphenoidale, and foramen sphenopetrosal. Each of these terms is used to describe the same small opening in the skull, which plays an important role in communication between the brain and the rest of the body.
