vertebral canal
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of vertebral canal
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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The posterior longitudinal ligament runs within the vertebral canal and unites the posterior sides of the vertebral bodies.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The posterior longitudinal ligament and ligamentum flavum are located inside the vertebral canal.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
Additional ligaments are located inside the vertebral canal, next to the spinal cord, along the length of the vertebral column.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The risk is increased when the tumour communicates with the vertebral canal.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
Less frequently it spreads towards the vertebral canal and accumulates around the dura, causing pressure on the cord.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
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