Rolandic Anatomy
Pedicle of Vertebral Arch
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The "pillars" of the vertebra. In "Spinal Fusion" surgery, the surgeon drills a large screw through these pedicles (Pedicle Screws) to hold the spine steady; it is the strongest part of the vertebra.
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