Rolandic Anatomy

Groove for Spinal Nerve

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A channel on the transverse process of cervical vertebrae. Narrowing of this groove (foraminal stenosis) due to arthritis is the most common cause of "cervical radiculopathy" (shooting pain/numbness in the arm).

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