vertebrae

Noun

The plural form of vertebra; the individual bones that interlock with each other to form the spinal column.

ریشه

From Latin 'vertebra' meaning joint.

مثال

• The human spine is composed of 33 individual vertebrae.
• Fractures can occur in any of the vertebrae.
• The vertebrae protect the spinal cord.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Cervical vertebrae Thoracic vertebrae Lumbar vertebrae Sacral vertebrae