vertebrae
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Sub-kingdom I, Vertebrata, includes all animals distinguished by the possession of Vertebræ or back-bones, and its classes are I Mammalia:—animals that suckle their young; II Aves:—Birds; III Reptilia:—Reptiles; IV Batrachia:—Frogs, Toads, etc.; and V Pisces:—Fishes.
From Natural History in Anecdote Illustrating the nature, habits, manners and customs of animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, etc., etc., etc. by Various
The trunk includes 54 bones usually thus arranged: Spinal Column, 26 bones: 7 Cervical Vertebræ.
From A Practical Physiology by Blaisdell, Albert F.
Vertebræ from case of Scoliosis showing Alteration in Shape of Bones 466 227.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
Scoliosis showing Rotation of Bodies of Vertebræ, and widening of Intercostal Spaces on side of Convexity 469 230.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
Tuberculous Osteomyelitis affecting several Vertebræ at Thoracico-Lumbar Junction 432 211.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
