vertebral

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or having a vertebral column.

• An animal having a backbone.

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Variants

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vertebral , vertebral arch , vertebral arches , vertebral bodies , vertebral body , spinal canal , vertebral canal , vertebral canals , vertebral column , vertebral columns , vertebral foramen , vertebral foramens

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Etymology

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From Old French vertebral, from Latin vertebralis, from vertebra 'a small bone'

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Trivia

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1. The human spine has 33 vertebrae in total, including 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 thoracic, 5 sacral, and 4 coccygeal vertebrae.

2. The first vertebra in the human spine is called the atlas, named after Atlas, the Greek god who held the world on his shoulders.

3. The last vertebra in the human spine is the coccyx, also known as the tailbone.

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Related Concepts

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1. spinal column: Another term for the vertebral column

2. vertebra: A single bone in the vertebral column

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Culture

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The term 'vertebral' is often used in the context of anatomy and biology. In humans, the vertebral column is a series of interconnected bones that protect the spinal cord and support the head and upper body.

How to Memorize "vertebral"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long column of bones stacked on top of each other, forming the backbone of an animal

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vertebral' with the idea of a backbone or spine

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Vertebrae Vary Voluminously' to remember the different types of vertebrae in the human spine

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