Spinal Column (Noun)
Meaning
The series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord; "the fall broke his back".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The CT scan revealed a compression fracture in her spinal column that required immediate attention.
- He was paralyzed from the waist down after a freak accident damaged his spinal column.
- The doctor explained that the tumor had grown outside the spinal column, pressing against nearby nerves.
- Maintaining good posture is crucial to avoid putting unnecessary strain on your spinal column.
- The spinal column is made up of 33 vertebrae that extend from the base of the skull to the coccyx.