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spinal canal

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spinal canal (plural spinal canals)

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

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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

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