lamina arcus vertebrae
A medical diagram shows the lamina arcus vertebrae highlighted in a detailed illustration of a single vertebra.
Noun: * Lamina of the vertebral arch: The flattened, broad plate of bone that forms the posterior (rear) part of the vertebral arch. It is the specific area from which the spinous process projects backward.
This is a highly specialized anatomical term. It is used exclusively in medical, anatomical, and biological contexts to describe a precise structural component of a vertebra. * The surgeon carefully removed a small portion of the lamina arcus vertebrae to relieve pressure on the spinal nerve. * A fracture of the lamina arcus vertebrae can be a serious injury. * The diagram labels the lamina arcus vertebrae as the roof of the vertebral foramen.
- The term is often shortened to simply "lamina" in clinical contexts (e.g., laminectomy), with "arcus vertebrae" being implied.
- It is a singular noun. The plural form is laminae arcus vertebrae.
- Lamina (n.): The common abbreviated form.
- Vertebral arch (n.): The complete bony arch of a vertebra, of which the lamina is a part.
- Spinous process (n.): The bony projection that extends from the lamina arcus vertebrae.
- Laminectomy (n.): A surgical procedure for removing part of the lamina.
- Vertebral lamina
- Neural arch lamina
- Bony lamina: A more general descriptive term.
- Arch of vertebra: Refers to the larger structure.
A medical diagram shows the lamina arcus vertebrae highlighted in a detailed illustration of a single vertebra.
- lamina of the vertebral arch; the flattened posterior part of the vertebral arch from which the spinous process extends