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Vertebrae

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backbonenoun	(countable) The series of vertebrae, separated by disks, that encloses and protects the spinal cord, and runs down the middle of the back in vertebrate animals.
cervicalnoun	(anatomy, relational) Of or pertaining to the neck.
necknoun	(anatomy) The part of the body connecting the head and the trunk found in humans and some animals.
sacralnoun	Sacred.
spinalnoun	(anatomy, zootomy) Of or relating to the spine.
spinenoun	(anatomy, zootomy) A series of bones situated at the back from the head to the pelvis of a human, or from the head to the tail of an animal, enclosing the spinal cord and providing support for the thorax and abdomen.
vertebralnoun	(zootomy) Any of the large dorsal scales along the top of a snake's back.
vertebral bodies	—
spinal columnnoun	(anatomy) The vertebral column.
vertebral columnnoun	(anatomy) The series of vertebrae that protect the spinal cord; the spinal column.
spinal segments	—
lumbar vertebrae	The lumbar vertebrae are located between the thoracic vertebrae and pelvis.
centra	a convenience shop chain that operates throughout Ireland.
cervical vertebrae	In tetrapods, cervical vertebrae (: vertebra) are the vertebrae of the neck, immediately below the skull.
thoracic vertebrae	In vertebrates, thoracic vertebrae compose the middle segment of the vertebral column, between the cervical vertebrae and the lumbar vertebrae.
dorsal vertebrae	—
vertebratednoun	vertebrate; having vertebrae
atlas vertebranoun	the 1st cervical vertebra
vertebratanoun	fishes; amphibians; reptiles; birds; mammals
backbonesnoun	(countable) The series of vertebrae, separated by disks, that encloses and protects the spinal cord, and runs down the middle of the back in vertebrate animals.