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Can you tell me where the nerve root exits the spinal canal?
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Yes: Through small side openings on either side of the spinal canal called foramen--2 at every level of the spine--right and left.
Answered 2/14/2012
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Each of 24 level: Two nerve roots exit the spine at each of the 24 levels in your from neck to pelvis.
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