| Front | Vertebral foramen |
|---|---|
| Back | Structure: finger-sized holes surrounded by vertebral body (anteriorly), pedicles (laterally), and laminae (posteriorly) Function: vertebral foramina of successive vertebrae join to form the vertebral canal that extends the entire length of the vertebral column (foramen magnum to sacral hiatus) to house the spinal cord |
Tags: osteology
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