Gondola - forcola — Definition

Gondola is not a term that is often used to identify a structure or region in the medical context; but the term 'forcola' refers to the groove or collapse of the bones, especially in the anatomy. Forcola is often defined as a narrow groove or channel that allows the passage of the veins or nerves, located on the surface of a bone. Clinically, forcola structures play an important role in the protection and orientation of neurovascular structures, for example in the head base or spine. This term is often used in neuroatomy and orthopedics.