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1
Q

The canal (IVF) is bounded superiorly by what?

A

Pedicle and the inferior vertebral notch

2
Q

The canal is bounded anteriorly by?

A

posterolateral aspects of adjacent vertebrae and intervening discs

3
Q

The canal is bounded inferiorly by?

A

Superior vertebral notch of vertebra below

4
Q

The canal is bounded posteriorly by?

A

Anterior aspect of the zygapophyseal joint and capsule

5
Q

What is contained in the IVF?

A
Spinal nerve
Spinal nerve roots
Dorsal root ganglion
Spinal artery and veins
2-4 sinuvertebral nerves
Fat
transforaminal ligaments
6
Q

What things can narrow the canal?

A

Osteophytes from vertebra

Prolapsed discs

7
Q

Spinal nerve roots may be irritated by __________ released from internal disc disruptions.

A

Inflammatory chemicals