spinal canal

Examples

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• Myelography is used to examine the spinal cord, nerve root bundles, and possible intrusion of the vertebral disk into the spinal canal.

  Academic text (2006)

• Computed tomography is most useful for imaging small bony structures and, when coupled with myelography, can demonstrate soft tissue abnormalities in the spinal canal.

  Academic text (2006)

• The spinal canal runs through the middle of the bony vertebral structure and is well protected.

  Academic text (2005)

• This force exerts pressure on the spinal canal and the surrounding muscles and ligaments.

  Academic text (2003)

• We reported a mediastinal mass invading vertebrae and spinal canal with clinical presentation of spinal cord compression.

  Academic text (2007)

• In late November, Muncie underwent a laminectomy, a procedure that enlarges the spinal canal to relieve pressure on the spinal column or pinched nerves.

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• Arthritic changes with aging may lead to facet joint degeneration and narrowing of the spinal canal, intervertebral foramina, and nerve root canals.

  Academic text (2005)

• The doctor explained that the spinal canal is crucial for protecting the spinal cord.

• After the surgery, the patient felt relief as the pressure on her spinal canal was relieved.

• The MRI showed a healthy spinal canal, indicating no signs of damage or blockage.

Synonyms

V

vertebral canal

vsspinal canal

• Specialized

7.2

A passage formed by the bones of the spine that holds the spinal cord

is the more common general term for that same passage

C

canalis vertebralis

vsspinal canal

• Specialized

9.9

A space in the spine that holds the spinal cord

is the English common term rather than the Latin label

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology