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Peripheral Nervous System
Spinal Nerves
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Overview of the Spinal Nerves

Intervertebral foramina

Intervertebral foramina

Intervertebral foramina are indicated by arrows.

This is a drawing of a spinal column. The intervertebral foramina are depicted as a small opening between every pair of spinal vertebrae, giving passage to the spinal nerve.

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