The posterior projection from the body of a vertebra that encloses the vertebral foramen; it consists of paired pedicles and laminae; the spinous, transverse, and articular processes arise from the arch. In aggregate, the venous arches-and the ligamenta flava that unite them-form the posterior wall of the vertebral (spinal) canal. ... Synonym: arcu...
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the dorsal bony arch of a vertebra, composed of the laminae and pedicles of a vertebra. Vertebral arch, consisting anteriorly of a pair of pedicles and posteriorly of a pair of laminae.
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. the posterior projection from the body of a vertebra that encloses the vertebral foramen; it consists of paired pedicles and laminae; the spinous, transverse, and articular processes arise from the arch. In the aggregate, the vertebral arches—and the ligamenta flava that unite them—form the posterior wall of the verte...
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Vertebral arch: A circle of bone around the canal through which the spinal cord passes. A vertebral arch is composed of a floor at the back of the vertebra, walls (the pedicles), and a roof where two laminae join.
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Part of the vertebra composed of the right and left pedicles and the right and left laminae; also called neural arch
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