Spinalkanals
The spinal canal, also called the vertebral canal, is a protective passage within the vertebral column that houses the spinal cord and the cauda equina. It is formed by the vertebral foramina of the adjacent vertebrae and is lined by the meninges, with cerebrospinal fluid circulating in the subarachnoid space.
The canal extends from the foramen magnum at the base of the skull to the sacral region
Clinical significance arises from variations in canal size. Spinal stenosis refers to a narrowing of the spinal
Size and shape of the spinal canal vary along the spine. The cervical region generally has a