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Canal (anatomy)

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

Examples include:

  • Head/Skull
  • Infraorbital canal
  • Alveolar canals
  • Palatovaginal canal
  • Greater palatine canal
  • Incisive canals
  • Mandibular canal
  • Pterygoid canal
  • Semicircular canal
  • Pelvis, abdomen and thigh
  • Adductor canal
  • Femoral canal
  • Inguinal canal
  • Pudendal canal
  • Obturator canal
  • Anal canal
  • Other
  • Spinal canal

    • References

    Canal (anatomy) Wikipedia
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