neural arch

arcus vertebra

Posterior part of a vertebra that consists of a pair of pedicles and a pair of laminae, and supports seven processes: four articular processes, two transverse processes one spinous process[WP]. ZFA: A neural arch encloses the neural canal and typically meets its partner to form a neural spine.

Type	Bone
Parent Structure	endochondral bone
Latin Name	arcus vertebra
FMA ID	11946

Sub-structures

accessory neural arch Bone imbricate neural arch Organ neural arch 1 Organ neural arch 2 Organ neural arch 3 Organ neural arch 4 Organ neural arch 5 Organ non-imbricate neural arch Organ rudimentary neural arch Organ scaphium Bone uroneural Bone vertebral arch of axis Bone

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the neural arch?

What is the Latin name for the neural arch?

The Latin name for the neural arch is arcus vertebra.

Related Structures

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