The vertebral canal is a cavity located within the vertebral column, also known as the spinal column. The vertebral canal contains the spinal cord and the meninges, which are protective membranes that surround the spinal cord. This crucial part of the human anatomy is also referred to as the spinal canal or spinal cavity. Some clinicians may also use 'neural canal' to describe this space. Other synonyms for the vertebral canal include spinal canal, spinal cavity, spinal column canal, neural canal, medullary canal, and vertebral foramen. Regardless of the term used, it remains an essential part of the human anatomy and the central nervous system's protection.