Vertebral Arch (Noun)
Meaning
A structure arising dorsally from a vertebral centrum and enclosing the spinal cord.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The vertebral arch provides protection for the delicate spinal cord by forming a bony covering around it.
- Developmental anomalies in the vertebral arch can cause narrowing of the spinal canal and lead to neurological issues.
- In addition to providing protection, the vertebral arch also serves as a site of attachment for various muscles and ligaments.
- The vertebral arch consists of two components: the pedicles and the laminae, which combine to form the posterior wall of the spinal canal.
- Each vertebral arch is formed by two separate halves that unite dorsally to enclose the spinal cord and form the posterior wall of the vertebral foramen.