Lamina of vertebral arch
Lamina arcus vertebrae
- Latin synonym: Lamina arcus vertebralis
Definition
The lamina of the vertebral arch are two broad plates, extending dorsally and medially from the pedicles, fusing to complete the roof of the vertebral arch.
Their upper borders and the lower parts of their anterior surfaces are rough for the attachment of the ligamenta flava.
References
This definition incorporates text from the wikipedia website - Wikipedia: The free encyclopedia. (2004, July 22). FL: Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. Retrieved August 10, 2004, from http://www.wikipedia.org
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