vertebrae

Meanings

• noun

  A bone in the vertebrate spinal column, of which there are typically 31 in humans.

• noun

  The plural form of vertebra, referring to all the bones in the spinal column.

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Synonyms

spondyle

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Rhymes

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verdant , terrain , ravene

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Variants

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vertebra , vertebrae , vertebras

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Etymology

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From the Latin word vertebra, meaning 'turned around' or 'twisted', due to their rounded shape and the way they allow the spine to bend and twist.

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Trivia

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1. Humans typically have 31 vertebrae, with 7 cervical vertebrae in the neck, 12 thoracic vertebrae in the chest region, 5 lumbar vertebrae in the lower back, 5 fused vertebrae in the sacrum, and 4 fused vertebrae in the coccyx.

2. Vertebrae are the most common bone found in the human body.

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Related Concepts

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1. spinal column: The long, flexible column of bones, cartilages, and nerves that supports the head and protects the spinal cord.

2. vertebrate: An animal having a backbone or spinal column, including humans, fish, reptiles, birds, and mammals.

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Culture

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In ancient Greece, vertebrae were believed to be the seat of the soul. In literature, the term 'a backbone of' is used metaphorically to describe something that provides strength and support.

How to Memorize "vertebrae"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a long row of small, rounded bones stacked on top of each other. Imagine the flexibility of the spine as it bends and twists.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vertebrae' with the idea of a strong, flexible spine. Remember that it's the plural form of 'vertebra'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Very Rare Tasty Eels Bring Astonishing Energy' to remember the sequence of the vertebrae in the human spine.

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