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Foramen is Latin for 'hole'. Paten means "open"... The term means the holes in the spine where nerves go through are wide open... (that's a good thing!!)
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∙ 10y agoThe holes that the nerve roots pass through are wide open.
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Neural foramina are patent bilaterally What is meant by patent bilaterally?
Foramina are openings. Neural foramina patent bilaterally just means that the openings in the spine are open, and allow the nerves to pass through normally...
What is patent neural foramina?
Foramina are openings. Neural foramina patent bilaterally just means that the openings in the spine are open, and allow the nerves to pass through normally...
What is the meaning of widely patent neural foramina?
"Foramina" is the plural form of "foramen", and a foramen is just a hole. The brain normally has several of these holes, or foramina in it, including the foramen of Magendie, foramina of Luschka, and foramina of Monroe. Which one are you talking about?
What is the meaning of widely patent canal and foramina and canal at the L4-L5 disks?
open and unobstructed
What is Central canal and neural foramina are grossly patent throughout?
This means that the openings in the canal and foramina are normal in size, thus there is no restrictions that would cause any nerve problems.
What does neural foramina appear patent?
When neural foramina appear patent, it means that they are open and not blocked or narrowed. This allows for proper passage of nerves and blood vessels through the spaces in the spine, preventing compression and preserving function. It is important for maintaining nerve health and preventing symptoms such as pain and weakness.
Is neuro foramina one word or two?
I believe you actually mean "neural foramina". That is two words. It is also known as intervertebral foramina.
C7-t1 What is patent central canal and neural foramen?
It means the canal and foramina are normal in size and allows for nerves to pass through freely without restriction.
What is narrowing of Neural Foramina?
Narrowing of the neural foramina is the constriction of the nerve passageways, or foramina, in the spine. This results in compression of the nerve.
What is patent case mean?
A patent case involves copyrighted or patented material. The word patent can also mean the subject matter is obvious on its face.
What does grossly patent mean?
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If the mesenteric artery is patent what does patent mean?
it is wide open
