Canal (anatomy)

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

Examples

Cranial region Alveolar canals Carotid canal Facial canal Greater palatine canal Incisive canals Infraorbital canal Mandibular canal Optic canal Palatovaginal canal Pterygoid canal

Abdominal region Inguinal canal

Pelvic region Anal canal Cervical canal Pudendal canal

Upper extremities Suprascapular canal Carpal canal Ulnar canal Radial canal

Lower extremities Adductor canal Femoral canal Obturator canal

See also Foramen

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