Spinal-canal synonyms

Sometimes the annulus of the disk is completely torn and nuclear material escapes into the spinal canal.

Lumbar Puncture A thin hollow needle is placed into the lower back, into the spinal canal.

In the presence of neurological symptoms, an MRI scan is useful to rule out spinal cord compression or spinal canal stenosis.

In the average person, this occurs when the sagittal diameter of the spinal canal is less than 14 mm.

The spinal cord passes through the spinal canal.