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Groove for spinal nerve

Sulcus nervi spinalis

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System
Skeletal system
Regions
Neck, Trunk, Back
Landmark on
Vertebra C4
Vertebra C4, the structure this landmark is on
Vertebra C4, the structure this landmark is on. 3D model: Z-Anatomy - The libre 3D atlas of anatomy - CC-BY-SA 4.0

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Each transverse process of the cervical vertebrae consists of an anterior and a posterior part.

These two parts are joined, outside the foramen, by a bar of bone that exhibits a deep sulcus on its upper surface for the passage of the corresponding spinal nerve.

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Names

Latin
Sulcus nervi spinalis
English
Groove for spinal nerve
French
Sillon du nerf spinal
Spanish
Surco del nervio espinal
Portuguese
Sulco para o nervo espinhal