Rolandic Anatomy
Superior Vertebral Notch
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A groove on the top of each vertebra. Together with the inferior notch, it forms the "Exit Hole" for spinal nerves; if this notch is "crushed" by a broken vertebra, the patient will have permanent nerve damage.
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