vertebrae

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He was hospitalized and suffered a fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions, and injuries to his left arm and lower leg, a spokesperson for Giuliani said at the time.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

The 36-year-old was taken to a local hospital with severe shoulder damage and fractures to several vertebrae in his back, and had major surgery.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The palm wood snaking through the center of Mohammad Al Faraj’s eerie installation seems like the skeletal vertebrae of some giant creature.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Researchers have so far recovered 49 bone pieces including a femur, vertebrae and ribs, it added.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Nathan could see vertebrae and his rib cage.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young