A spinal aspiration apparatus 10 is described that includes a needle 11 that has a shape suitable for the location of and penetration through a pedicle pathway of a vertebra 1. The distal end portion of the spinal aspiration apparatus 10 includes a plurality of apertures that are in fluid communication with a lumen 24 of needle 11. The size and angular orientation of the apertures are constructed using the principles of fluid mechanics to create separate and distinct harvest volumes of bone marrow 4 within a body 2 of vertebra 1. A proximal end portion 14 of needle 11 includes an external interface 17 that is adapted to provide a fluid tight coupling with an external source of reduced pressure. A handle 16 is connected to proximal end portion 14 that aids in the manipulation of needle 11.
