| Obturator foramen | |
|---|---|
 Pelvis. Obturator foramen is 7. | |
 Symphysis pubis exposed by a coronal section. Obturator canal labelled at center. | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | foramen obturatum |
| TA98 | A02.5.01.008 |
| TA2 | 1314 |
| FMA | 16999 |
| Anatomical terms of bone | |
The obturator foramen is the large,[citation needed] bilaterally paired opening of the bony pelvis. It is formed by the pubis and ischium. It is mostly closed by the obturator membrane except for a small opening, the obturator canal, through which the obturator nerve and vessels pass.