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vertebrae

NOUN
backbone
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NOUN
spinal column
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From The Verge • Jul. 19, 2021

Figure 7.26 Thoracic Vertebrae A typical thoracic vertebra is distinguished by the spinous process, which is long and projects downward to overlap the next inferior vertebra.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Figure 7.28 Lumbar Vertebrae Lumbar vertebrae are characterized by having a large, thick body and a short, rounded spinous process.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Vertebrae in his neck and upper back popped in sequence, like a line of firecrackers going off.”

From New York Times • Aug. 17, 2011

Vertebrae: C 7, D 11, L 6, Ca 26; total 50.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross" by Various




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