The pedicle is a short projection of bone that comes off the back of the vertebral body. The pedicle lies between the back of the vertebral body and the transverse process. There are two pedicles per vertebra, one on each side.
Parts of the Vertebra - Pedicle
From Anne Asher, About.com
Updated March 10, 2007
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The pedical extends back from the vertebral body.
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