vertebral canal (Meaning)
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vertebral canal (n)
the canal in successive vertebrae through which the spinal cord passes
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the canal in successive vertebrae through which the spinal cord passes
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The vertebral canal is the bony tunnel formed by the vertebral foramina, housing and protecting the spinal cord.
The spinal cord runs through the entire length of the vertebral canal, transmitting nerve signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
The vertebral canal is surrounded by the vertebral arch, which consists of the pedicles and laminae of each vertebra.
Narrowing of the vertebral canal, known as spinal stenosis, can lead to compression of the spinal cord and nerve roots.
