What is another word for spinal canal?
Pronunciation: [spˈa͡ɪnə͡l kənˈal] (IPA) 
The spinal canal is a fundamental part of the human anatomy. It houses and protects the spinal cord, which is responsible for carrying messages from the brain to the rest of the body. Synonyms for the spinal canal include vertebral canal, neural canal, spinal column, and spinal channel. The vertebral canal is made up of hollow spaces, or vertebral foramina, between each of the individual vertebrae that make up the spine. The neural canal is another term used in anatomy to describe the space within the vertebral column where the spinal cord is located. The spinal column or vertebrae represents the bony structure that surrounds the spinal canal, while the spinal channel refers to the path within the canal that houses the spinal cord.
