Vertebral foramen

System Musculoskeletal
SNOMED CT 280734009

Vertebral foramen

Definition

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.

Also known as vertebra neural canal — per UBERON

The Vertebral foramen is a part of the Musculoskeletal.

Also identified as