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spinal canal

The passage formed by successive openings in the articulated vertebrae through which the spinal cord and its membranes pass. Also called vertebral canal.

spinal canal

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) the natural passage through the centre of the spinal column that contains the spinal cord

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spinal canal - the canal in successive vertebrae through which the spinal cord passes

canalis vertebralis, vertebral canal

duct, epithelial duct, canal, channel - a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance; "the tear duct was obstructed"; "the alimentary canal"; "poison is released through a channel in the snake's fangs"

spinal column, spine, vertebral column, rachis, backbone, back - the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord; "the fall broke his back"

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spinal canal (redirected from Spinal cavity)

spinal canal
(redirected from Spinal cavity)