vertebral foramen
A foramen within a vertebral element through which the spinal cord runs. It is formed by the anterior segment, and the posterior part, the vertebral arch. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertebral_foramen http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6601-2165 ]
Term info
vertebral foramen
- vertebra neural canal
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Opening on the vertebra for a spinal nerve as it emerges from the spinal canal.[AAO]
uberon
foramen vertebrale
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Term relations
- anatomical conduit and lumen of some vertebral element and conduit for some spinal cord
- anatomical entity
- anatomical conduit
- conduit for some spinal cord
- lumen of some vertebral element
- part of some vertebral element
- part of some vertebral canal