vertebral column

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• vertebral column — or spinal column or spine or backbone Flexible column extending the length of the torso. In humans, it consists of 32–34 vertebrae, with different shapes and functions in each of five regions: 7 cervical, in the neck (including the atlas and axis …   Universalium

• Vertebral column — For other uses, see Human vertebral column. Vertebral column The vertebral column is a bony structure found in Vertebrates. It is formed from the vertebrae. References …   Wikipedia

• Vertebral column — The 33 vertebrae fit together to form a flexible, yet extraordinarily tough, column that serves to support the back through a full range of motion. It also protects the spinal cord, which runs from the brain through the hollow space in the middle …   Medical dictionary

• vertebral column — noun Date: 1822 spinal column …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• vertebral column — позвоночный столб; спинной хребет …   Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь

• vertebral column — the vertebrae from the skull to the caudal fin, protecting the spinal cord and haemal artery and forming an attachment for muscles used in swimming …   Dictionary of ichthyology

• vertebral column. — See spinal column. [1815 25] * * * …   Universalium

• vertebral column — 1) Общая лексика: позвоночный столб, спинной хребет 2) Медицина: позвоночник …   Универсальный англо-русский словарь

• vertebral column — позвоночный столб; спинной хребет …   Англо-русский большой универсальный переводческий словарь

• vertebral column — мед.фраз. позвоночный столб; позвоночник …   Англо-русский медицинский словарь