Medical Definition of Arcus vertebrae

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 aggregate, the venous arches-and the ligamenta flava that unite them-form the posterior wall of the vertebral (spinal) canal. Synonym: arcus vertebrae, neural arch. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Arcus Vertebrae

arcus senilis
arcus senilis
arcus superciliaris
arcus tarseus
arcus tendineus
arcus tendineus fasciae pelvis
arcus tendineus musculi levatoris ani
arcus tendineus musculi solei
arcus tendineus of obturator fascia
arcus unguium
arcus venosus dorsalis pedis
arcus venosus juguli
arcus venosus palmaris profundus
arcus venosus palmaris superficialis
arcus venosus plantaris
arcus vertebrae (current term)
arcus volaris profundus
arcus volaris superficialis
arcus zygomaticus
arcus zygomaticus
arc lamp
arc light
arc of buehler
arc of riolan
arc perimeter
ard
ARDA
ardanesthesia
Ardea
Ardea herodius

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