spinal column
1Spinal column — Spinal Spi nal, a. [L. spinalis, fr. spina the spine: cf. F. spinal. See {Spine}.] 1. (Anat.) Of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the backbone, or vertebral column; rachidian; vertebral. [1913 Webster] 2. Of or pertaining to a spine or spines …
2spinal column — n the articulated series of vertebrae connected by ligaments and separated by more or less elastic intervertebral fibrocartilages that in nearly all vertebrates forms the supporting axis of the body and a protection for the spinal cord and that… …
3spinal column — spinal columns N COUNT Your spinal column is your spine. Syn: backbone …
4spinal column — spinal .column n technical your ↑spine …
5spinal column — spinal ,column noun count the main bone structure of your SPINE …
6spinal column — ► NOUN ▪ the spine …
7spinal column — n. the series of joined vertebrae forming the axial support for the skeleton; spine; backbone: see also SKELETON …
8spinal column — noun the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord the fall broke his back • Syn: ↑vertebral column, ↑spine, ↑backbone, ↑back, ↑rachis • Derivationally related forms: ↑spinal …
9spinal column — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms spinal column : singular spinal column plural spinal columns medical the main bone structure of your spine …
10spinal column — The bones, muscles, tendons, and other tissues that reach from the base of the skull to the tailbone. The spinal column encloses the spinal cord and the fluid surrounding the spinal cord. Also called spine, backbone, and vertebral column …
