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vertebral foramen

foramen vertebrale

A foramen within a vertebral element through which the spinal cord runs. It is formed by the anterior segment, and the posterior part, the vertebral arch.

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Type Bone
Parent Structure anatomical conduit
Latin Name foramen vertebrale
FMA ID 13479

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vertebral foramen?

A foramen within a vertebral element through which the spinal cord runs. It is formed by the anterior segment, and the posterior part, the vertebral arch.

What is the Latin name for the vertebral foramen?

The Latin name for the vertebral foramen is foramen vertebrale.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:13479 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001131 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — vertebral foramen Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.