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vertebral column
vertebral columnn. See spinal column.vertebral column n (Anatomy) another name for spinal column ver·te·bral column (vûr′tə-brəl) The series of vertebrae extending from the base of the skull to the coccyx (tailbone) that forms the supporting axis of the body in vertebrate animals. It encloses and protects the spinal cord and provides a stable attachment for the muscles of the trunk. Also called backbone, spinal column, spine.vertebral column(or backbone or spine) The column of vertebrae between the skull and the hip bones, supporting the body and shielding the spinal cord. It has five sections: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal. See also coccyx, sacrum.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  vertebral column - the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord; "the fall broke his back"spinal column, spine, rachis, backbone, backnotochord - a flexible rodlike structure that forms the supporting axis of the body in the lowest chordates and lowest vertebrates and in embryos of higher vertebrateschine - backbone of an animalcanalis vertebralis, spinal canal, vertebral canal - the canal in successive vertebrae through which the spinal cord passescoccyx, tail bone - the end of the vertebral column in humans and tailless apesvertebra - one of the bony segments of the spinal columnintervertebral disc, intervertebral disk - a fibrocartilaginous disc serving as a cushion between all of the vertebrae of the spinal column (except between the first two)skeletal structure - any structure created by the skeleton of an organismaxial skeleton - the part of the skeleton that includes the skull and spinal column and sternum and ribs |
Translationsvertebral column
vertebral column: see spinal columnspinal column,
bony column forming the main structural support of the skeleton of humans and other vertebrates, also known as the vertebral column or backbone. It consists of segments known as vertebrae linked by intervertebral disks and held together by ligaments.
..... Click the link for more information. .vertebral column[′vərd·ə·brəl ′käl·əm] (anatomy) spine vertebral column
column [kol´um] an anatomical part or other structure that resembles a pillar" >pillar.anal c's vertical folds of mucous membrane at the upper half of the anal canal; called also rectal columns.anterior column the anterior portion of the gray substance of the spinal cord, in transverse section seen as a horn.gray column the longitudinally oriented parts of the spinal cord in which the nerve cell bodies are found, comprising the gray matter of the spinal cord.lateral column the lateral portion of the gray substance of the spinal cord, in transverse section seen as a horn; present only in the thoracic and upper lumbar regions.posterior column the posterior portion of the gray substance of the spinal cord, in transverse section seen as a horn.rectal c's anal columns.spinal column (vertebral column) spine" >spine (def. 2).ver·te·bral col·umn [TA] the series of vertebrae that extend from the cranium to the coccyx, providing support and forming a flexible bony case for the spinal cord. Synonym(s): columna vertebralis [TA], spine (2) [TA], backbone, dorsal spine, rachis, spina dorsalis, spinal column, vertebrariumvertebral columnn. See spinal column.ver·te·bral col·umn (vĕr'tĕ-brăl kol'ŭm) [TA] The series of vertebrae that extend from the cranium to the coccyx, providing support and forming a flexible bony case for the spinal cord.
Synonym(s): columna vertebralis [TA] , backbone, rachis, spina, spinal column, spine (2) .  VERTEBRAL COLUMNvertebral columnThe portion of the axial skeleton consisting of vertebrae (7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, the sacrum, and the coccyx) joined together by intervertebral disks and fibrous tissue. It forms the main supporting axis of the body, encloses and protects the spinal cord, and attaches the appendicular skeleton and muscles for moving the various body parts. Synonym: spinal column See: illustrationSee also: columnvertebral column The bony spine. A curved column of bones, called vertebrae, of the same general shape but increasing progressively in size from the top of the column to the bottom. Each vertebra has a stout, roughly circular body behind which is an arch that encloses an opening to accommodate the spinal cord. The arch bears bony protuberances on either side and at the back and facets for articulation with the vertebrae above and below. The vertebral bodies are fixed together by cushioning intervertebral discs and strong longitudinal ligaments. There are 7 neck vertebrae, 12 in the back and 5 in the lumbar region. The 5th lumbar vertebra sits on top of the sacrum, which is formed from the fusion of five vertebrae. The coccyx, hanging from the lower tip of the sacrum, is the fused remnant of the tail.Vertebral columnThe vertebral column, also called the spinal column or spine, consists of a series of vertebrae connected by ligaments. It provides a supporting axis for the body and protects the spinal cord. The vertebral column consists of seven cervical vertebrae in the neck, followed by 12 thoracic vertebrae that connect to the ribs, five lumbar vertebrae in the lower back, the sacrum, and the coccyx.Mentioned in: Coccyx InjuriesPatient discussion about vertebral columnQ. Anyone have knowledge of cancer in the spine? Doctors think my 40 year old brother has. My brother has been undergoing test and treatnment for back problems since a vehicle accident in August. The did a test last week and Monday said they saw 4 nodules they think are cancer, his doctor said everytime he had seen this it was cancer. I am devestated right now but trying to stay positive. I am sure you will notice it on the site b/c I know it is affecting me and the stress and worry has the fibromyalgia kicking in at full speed:-( PLEASE anything you can tell me would be a help!A. Thank you for the answer and the prayers! Q. I have hurt my cervical spine and shoulder in a rear end car crash in July. Why does it still hurt? A. Spine and back injuries are known to to be causing a lot of pain and discomfort and for a long period of time. You should try and do some mellow exercise and physiotherapy that might help you a lot. If the pain is unbarable, you should consult your doctor about using pain medications. Q. Has anyone had a spine fusion that failed? Or hardware that failed? A. Haven't experienced it myself, but here (http://www.spine-health.com/forum/treatments/back-surgery-and-neck-surgery) you may find a discussion about it. More discussions about vertebral columnFinancialSeeBackbonevertebral column
Related to vertebral column: spinal column, Cervical vertebrae, Cervical vertebræSynonyms for vertebral columnnoun the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cordSynonyms- spinal column
- spine
- rachis
- backbone
- back
Related Words- notochord
- chine
- canalis vertebralis
- spinal canal
- vertebral canal
- coccyx
- tail bone
- vertebra
- intervertebral disc
- intervertebral disk
- skeletal structure
- axial skeleton
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