Intervertebral Foramen Flashcards
1
Q
The canal (IVF) is bounded superiorly by what?
A
Pedicle and the inferior vertebral notch
2
Q
The canal is bounded anteriorly by?
A
posterolateral aspects of adjacent vertebrae and intervening discs
3
Q
The canal is bounded inferiorly by?
A
Superior vertebral notch of vertebra below
4
Q
The canal is bounded posteriorly by?
A
Anterior aspect of the zygapophyseal joint and capsule
5
Q
What is contained in the IVF?
A
Spinal nerve Spinal nerve roots Dorsal root ganglion Spinal artery and veins 2-4 sinuvertebral nerves Fat transforaminal ligaments
6
Q
What things can narrow the canal?
A
Osteophytes from vertebra
Prolapsed discs
7
Q
Spinal nerve roots may be irritated by __________ released from internal disc disruptions.
A
Inflammatory chemicals
