The lamina is the part of the vertebra that connects the spinous process and the transverse process. (Processes are projections of bone that provide places for muscles to attach.) There are two laminae, located on either side of the spinous process.
Parts of a Vertebra - The Lamina
By Anne Asher, About.com Guide
Updated March 07, 2007
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The lamina is a part of the vertebra in the back.
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