Surgery of the spinal cord most often involves cutting of the
A)lamina.
B)transverse process.
C)superior articular facet.
D)spinous process.
E)body.

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The lamina is the thin, bony arch that covers and protects the spinal cord. In spinal surgery, the lamina is often cut to access the spinal cord or nerves. Cutting the transverse process, superior articular facet, spinous process, or body is typically not necessary for spinal surgery.

Surgery of the Spinal Cord Most Often Involves Cutting of the