spinal column
noun
: the axial skeleton of a vertebrate that consists of an articulated series of vertebrae which extend from the neck to the tail and protect the spinal cord
called also backbone, vertebral column
Examples of spinal column in a Sentence
a diagram of the spinal column
Recent Examples on the Web
The fall, Reeve's doctors say, caused multiple fractures of the first and second cervical vertebrae in his spinal column, those closest to the skull — a grievous injury that has left the actor paralyzed, unable to use any of his limbs or even to breathe without the aid of a respirator.
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People Staff, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024
The left side of the brain controls the right side of the body and vice versa because the nerves originating in the brain cross over into the lower brain stem before entering the spinal column.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 2 May 2024
The stimulation starts in the brain, travels down the spinal column, and out the peripheral nerves to the muscles.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 2 May 2024
In the midst of all of this, Likins also had to have surgery on her spinal column and her vocal cords have suffered.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2024
This places unnecessary pressure on the spinal column and can result in a significant pain and discomfort.
—Deirdre Mundorf, Discover Magazine, 19 Aug. 2021
These mistaken marks might lead to spina bifida, a disease in which the spinal column fails to form completely.
—Carl Zimmer, Discover Magazine, 12 Apr. 2023
Neuralink’s application for quadriplegic volunteers, particularly those suffering from spinal column injuries and ALS, is now open.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 21 Sep. 2023
The damage to her brain and spinal column went undiagnosed.
—Diane Bell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2023
People Staff, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024
The left side of the brain controls the right side of the body and vice versa because the nerves originating in the brain cross over into the lower brain stem before entering the spinal column.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 2 May 2024
The stimulation starts in the brain, travels down the spinal column, and out the peripheral nerves to the muscles.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 2 May 2024
In the midst of all of this, Likins also had to have surgery on her spinal column and her vocal cords have suffered.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2024
This places unnecessary pressure on the spinal column and can result in a significant pain and discomfort.
—Deirdre Mundorf, Discover Magazine, 19 Aug. 2021
These mistaken marks might lead to spina bifida, a disease in which the spinal column fails to form completely.
—Carl Zimmer, Discover Magazine, 12 Apr. 2023
Neuralink’s application for quadriplegic volunteers, particularly those suffering from spinal column injuries and ALS, is now open.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 21 Sep. 2023
The damage to her brain and spinal column went undiagnosed.
—Diane Bell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2023
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“Spinal column.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spinal%20column. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.
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