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vertebral foramen

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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. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertebral_foramen http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6601-2165 ]

Synonyms: vertebra neural canal

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uberon_slim

UBPROP 0000001

Opening on the vertebra for a spinal nerve as it emerges from the spinal canal.[AAO]

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http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/10/Foramenvertebrale.png

has related synonym

foramen vertebrale

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UBERON:0001131

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Vertebral foramen