noun
spinal canal
Anatomical term for the canal formed by the vertebral foramina that houses the spinal cord.
脊柱管狭窄症は高齢者に多い病気です。
Spinal canal stenosis is a common condition in the elderly.
脊髄 (spinal cord) is the neural tissue inside the spinal canal.
Compound of 脊柱 (せきちゅう, 'spinal column') + 管 (かん, 'canal, tube').