Cephalad extension in the neuroforamen refers to the upward or superior expansion of the neuroforamen, which is the opening through which spinal nerves exit the vertebral column. This extension can occur due to various factors, such as anatomical variations, degenerative changes, or the presence of lesions. It may affect the space available for nerve roots, potentially leading to compression or pain. Understanding this extension is crucial for diagnosing and treating conditions related to spinal nerve impingement.
broad-base dic bulge at l4-5 with extension of dic into the neuroforamen bilaterally.is that bad?i am having numbness in my legs
the neck is cephalad to the shoulder
The suffix in "cephalad" is "-ad", which means towards or in the direction of.
CAUDAL
The medical term for "cephalad" is "cranial." Both terms refer to a direction towards the head or upper part of the body. In anatomical terminology, "cephalad" and "cranial" are often used interchangeably to describe the orientation of structures in relation to the head.
the neck is cephalad to the shoulder
Toward the head or anterior section.
The opposite of caudal (toward the tail) is cephalad (toward the head).
Superior or cephalad is the medical term meaning upward.
The transverse plane divides the body into the cephalad (head) and caudad (tail) parts. This plane runs horizontally and perpendicular to the long axis of the body.
The term cephalad refers to the direction toward the head or upper part of the body. It is often used in medical terminology to describe the location of an anatomical structure in relation to the head.
a neuroforamen is the tiny hole in the bone in a vertebra that allow the nerve endings from the spinal column to pass through in order to transmit signals to the brain from eternal or internal stimulus.