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Vertebra

Also called Spinal bone

AnatomyOrthopedicsImportant

One of the bones forming the vertebral column, protecting the spinal cord and providing structural support for the trunk.

Korean

척추뼈(등뼈)

척추를 이루는 뼈 중 하나; 척수를 보호하고 체중을 지지.

French

Vertèbre

L'un des os formant la colonne vertébrale ; protège la moelle épinière et assure le soutien structural du tronc.

Word parts

  • vertebr/oRoot(Latin) Vertebra, spinal column

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