Glossary F

Foot-in-the-door effect is defined as the tendency for a person who has first complied with a small request to be more likely later to fulfill a larger request.

Foot-in-the-door phenomenon refers to a the tendency for people who have first agreed to a small request to comply later with a larger request.

Foot-in-the-door technique refers to a technique to get people to comply with a request, whereby people are presented first with a small request, to which they are expected to acquiesce, followed by a larger request, to which it is hoped they also acquiesce

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Foramen refers to rounded hole or opening in bone

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Foramen magnum refers to the largest of the foramina provides a large median opening in the occipital bone for the spinal cord to pass through to the brainstem; in the base of the skull.

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Foramen of Magendie refers to the middle opening, of three (3) , of the membranous roof of the fourth ventricle, allowing the cerebrospinal fluid to flow outside the brain and recirculate.

Foramen of Monro refers to a small opening connecting the lateral ventricles.

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Foramina is defined as the more-or-less symmetric orifices in the base of the skull that provide passage for nerves and blood vessels.

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