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Canal (anatomy)

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In anatomy, a canal (or canalis in Latin) is a tubular passage or channel which connects different regions of the body.

Examples

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Cranial region

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Abdominal region

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Pelvic region

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Upper extremities

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Lower extremities

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See also

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References

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  • Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary, 27th ed. 1988 W.B. Saunders Company. Philadelphia, PA.