vertebra

Noun

Each of the series of small bones forming the backbone, having several projections for articulation and muscle attachment, and a hole through which the spinal cord passes.

ریشه

From Latin 'vertebra' meaning joint.

مثال

• The human spine is made up of individual bones called vertebra.
• A slipped disc is a condition that affects the vertebra.
• Each vertebra has a hole for the spinal cord to pass through.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Cervical vertebra Thoracic vertebra Lumbar vertebra Sacral vertebra