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foramen a natural hole, esp one in a bone through which nerves and blood vessels pass foramen [fə′rā·mən] (biology) A small opening, orifice, pore, or perforation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Vertebral body: trabecular bone, nutrient foramen, end plate Intervertebral joint: nucleus pulposus, annulus fibrosus Vertebral foramen and its contents: thecal sac conus This migration may result in a "bulge" or "contained herniation" of the annulus fibrosus into the vertebral foramen or radicular canal. [6,7] People with lumbar spinal stenosis generally have reduced lower-extremity symptoms when their spine is flexed because this posture allows the vertebral foramen to open up, thereby diminishing or eradicating the neural compression. |
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