What is another word for sacral canal?
Pronunciation: [sˈakɹə͡l kənˈal] (IPA) 
The sacral canal is a passage located in the sacrum bone of the human body, which houses the spinal cord. It comprises of several structures like the sacral promontory, intervertebral discs and vertebral bodies. There are various synonyms for the sacral canal, such as:
1. Spinal canal: This refers to the bony tunnel created by the vertebral arches and containing the spinal cord.
2. Neural canal: This is a similar term used to describe the space in the spinal column which houses the spinal cord.
3. Vertebral canal: This term is used to describe the canal which runs through the center of each vertebra and contains the spinal cord and its associated nerves.
4. Medullary canal: This is another term which typically refers to the central cavity of the long bones where bone marrow is located, but it can also be used to describe the canal which contains the spinal cord.
