Lateral view, right side

The intervertebral foramen is of functional importance because this is where the spinal nerves, covered with spinal meninges, leave or enter the vertebral foramen.  It is formed by the arches of the pedicles of two adjacent vertebrae.  Because there can be no support where this opening occurs, it is often a location for injury to the intervertebral disc.

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