spinal canal

Noun

Meaning

spinal canal (plural spinal canals)

(anatomy) The canal which runs down through the vertebrae and contains the spinal cord and spinal meninges.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

neuraxis vertebral canal

Hypernyms

canal channel duct epithelial duct

Examples

In such cases, the disc may rupture, with disc material ending up in the spinal canal, or rupturing more laterally to press on spinal nerves. Source: Internet

Power drills and special instruments are often used to correct any compression problems of the spinal canal. Source: Internet

Spondylosis is the condition of spinal disc degeneration and arthritis that may compress the spinal canal. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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