Canal (anatomy)

Summary

In anatomy, a canal (or canalis in Latin) is a tubular passage or channel which connects different regions of the body.

Examples edit

Cranial region edit

Abdominal region edit

Pelvic region edit

Upper extremities edit

Lower extremities edit

See also edit

References edit

  • Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary, 27th ed. 1988 W.B. Saunders Company. Philadelphia, PA.