vertebral canal

American  

noun

1. spinal canal.

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Etymology

Origin of vertebral canal

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

"The peculiarity of this case is that the tip of the harpoon lodged itself between the anterior vertebral canal and the medullary canal," he said.

From BBC

Spina Bifida.—Spina bifida is a congenital defect in certain of the vertebral arches, which permits of a protrusion of the contents of the vertebral canal.

From Project Gutenberg

When there is agonising pain dependent upon an ascending neuritis, it may be necessary to resect the corresponding posterior nerve roots within the vertebral canal.

From Project Gutenberg

This is of two classes: first, a simple opening in the vertebral canal, and, second, a large cleft sufficient to allow the egress of spinal membranes and substance.

From Project Gutenberg

In this vertebral canal we find the trunk part of the central nervous system, the spinal cord.

From Project Gutenberg