The vertebral foramen houses the spinal cord, cauda equina, and nerve roots. The foramen is a circular structure formed by the vertebral body, the arch, and the vertebral plate in a circle. The front part is called the vertebral body, which is the main structure that bears pressure, and the back part is called the arch. The vertebral body and arch are connected by the vertebral plate on both sides, forming a round hole-like structure called the foramen. All the vertebral foramina are connected to form the spinal canal, which houses the spinal cord, cauda equina, and nerve roots. The cervical and thoracic vertebrae contain the spinal cord and nerve roots, while the lumbar and sacral vertebrae contain the cauda equina and nerve roots. If a vertebral fracture ruptures the spinal cord, it may compress the spinal cord, causing paralysis of the limbs below the level of the injured spinal cord, loss of sensation, and incontinence of the bowels.