Definition

1. Noun:
   • The bony canal formed by the vertebral foramina of successive vertebrae: This is the anatomical passageway that houses and protects the spinal cord.

Usage

• The term "canalis vertebralis" is a specific anatomical term. It is used in formal, scientific, and medical contexts to describe the structure. In general English, this structure is more commonly referred to as the "vertebral canal" or "spinal canal."

Examples

• Noun:
  • A herniated disc can compress the spinal cord within the canalis vertebralis.
  • The surgeon carefully accessed the canalis vertebralis to perform the decompression procedure.

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in academic, clinical, and descriptive anatomical texts. It is less common in everyday conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Vertebral canal (n): The common English term for the canalis vertebralis.
• Spinal canal (n): A synonym for the vertebral canal.
• Vertebral foramen (n): The opening in an individual vertebra; the canalis vertebralis is formed by the alignment of these foramina.

Synonyms

• Vertebral canal
• Spinal canal

Related Phrases

• Spinal cord compression: A condition often occurring within the canalis vertebralis.
• Laminectomy: A surgical procedure that involves opening the canalis vertebralis to relieve pressure.

Noun

1. the canal in successive vertebrae through which the spinal cord passes