Canal (anatomy)

In anatomy, a canal (or canalis in Latin) refers to one of several anatomical structures which connect different regions of the body.

Examples include:


 * Head/Skull
 * Infraorbital canal
 * Alveolar canals
 * Palatovaginal canal
 * Greater palatine canal
 * Incisive canals
 * Mandibular canal
 * Pterygoid canal
 * Semicircular canal


 * Pelvis, abdomen and thigh
 * Adductor canal
 * Femoral canal
 * Inguinal canal
 * Pudendal canal
 * Obturator canal
 * Anal canal


 * Other
 * Spinal canal