This page lists foramina that occur in the human body.
The human skull has numerous holes (foramina) through which cranial nerves, arteries, veins and other structures pass. These foramina vary in size and number with age.
Base of the skull. Upper surface
Base of the skull. Inferior surface, attachment of muscles marked in red
Within the vertebral column (spine) of vertebrates, including the human spine, each bone has an opening at both its top and bottom to allow nerves, arteries, veins, etc. to pass through.