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   spine

   /spʌɪn/

   noun

   • 1. a series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the small of the back, enclosing the spinal cord and providing support for the thorax and abdomen; the backbone: "a soft voice that sent a shiver down her spine" Similar backbonespinal columnvertebral columnvertebraebacktechnical:dorsumrachis
   • ▪ the central feature or main source of strength of something: "players of high quality who will form the spine of our side" Similar mainstaybackbonecornerstonefoundationbasis
   • ▪ resolution or strength of character. Similar strength of characterstrength of willfirmness of purposefirmnessresolutionresolvedeterminationfortitudemettlemoral fibrebackbonesteelnervespiritpluckpluckinesscouragecourageousnessbraverybravenessvalourmanlinessinformal:gutsgritspunkbottlevulgar slang:ballsOpposite weakness
   • 2. the part of a book's jacket or cover that encloses the inner edges of the pages, facing outwards when the book is on a shelf and typically bearing the title and the author's name.
   • 3. any hard, pointed defensive projection or structure, such as a prickle of a hedgehog, a spike-like projection on a sea urchin, a sharp ray in a fish's fin, or a spike on the stem of a plant. Similar needlequillbristlebarbspikepricklethorntechnical:spiculespiculaspiculumspinule
   • 4. a linear pay scale operated by some large organizations that allows flexibility for local and specific conditions.
   • 5. a tall mass of viscous lava extruded from a volcano: "the Mt Pelee spine was exceptional only for its extreme height—over 300 metres"

   Word Origin late Middle English: shortening of Old French espine, or from Latin spina ‘thorn, prickle, backbone’.

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   • 1. spined adjective

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2. www.innerbody.com › image › skel05The Spinal Column: Anatomy and 3D Illustrations - Innerbody

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   The spine, also known as the vertebral column or spinal column, is a column of 26 bones in an adult body --- 24 separate vertebrae interspaced with cartilage, and then additionally the sacrum and coccyx. Prior to adolescence, the spine consists of 33 bones because the sacrum's five bones and the coccyx's four do not fuse together until adolescence.

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4. orthoinfo.aaos.org › en › diseases--conditionsSpine Anatomy Animation - OrthoInfo -AAOS

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   4 days ago · Anyone seeking specific orthopaedic advice or assistance should consult his or her orthopaedic surgeon, or locate one in your area through the AAOS Find an Orthopaedist program on this website. This animation describes how the many parts of the spine — including the vertebrae, intervertebral disks, and facet joints — work together to allow ...

5. www.innerbody.com › anatomy › skeletalThe Lumbar Vertebrae: Anatomy and 3D Illustrations - Innerbody

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   2 days ago · The lumbar vertebrae consist of five individual cylindrical bones that form the spine in the lower back. These vertebrae carry all of the upper body's weight while providing flexibility and movement to the trunk region. They also protect the delicate spinal cord and nerves within their vertebral canal. Found along the body's midline in the ...

6. accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com › contentChapter 9. The Biomechanics of the Human Spine | Basic ...

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   4 days ago · The spine is a complex and functionally significant segment of the human body. Providing the mechanical linkage between the upper and lower extremities, the spine enables motion in all three planes, yet still functions as a bony protector of the delicate spinal cord.

7. www.innerbody.com › anatomy › skeletalThe L3 Vertebra: Anatomy and 3D Illustrations - Innerbody

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   4 days ago · The L3 vertebra is in the middle of the five (5) lumbar vertebrae in the lower back portion of the spinal column. Because of the substantial weight-bearing role of the L3, a role it shares with all the lumbar vertebrae, this bone's vertebral arch and cylindrical centrum (vertebral body) are massively built-among the largest of the moveable ...

8. www.verywellhealth.com › sciatic-nerve-pain-7090365Sciatic Nerve Pain: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

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   4 days ago · Herniated disc in the lumbar spine: The intervertebral (between vertebrae) disc is composed of rubbery cartilage, which can bulge out and impinge on the spinal nerve roots. Lumbar spinal stenosis: Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal, which can compress the spinal cord and spinal nerve roots. This is a cause common in older people.

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   What is between the vertebrae called?

   • Between the vertebrae are small spaces known as intervertebral canals that allow spinal nerves to exit the spinal cord and connect to the various regions of the body. There are 5 major regions of the spine: Cervical: The 7 vertebrae in the neck form the cervical region of the spine.

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   Why is the spine important?

   • Stretching down the midline of the trunk from the base of the skull to the coccyx, the spine plays an extremely important role in our bodies as it supports the upper body's weight; provides posture while allowing for movement and flexibility; and protects the spinal cord.

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   What are lumbar vertebrae?

   • The lumbar vertebrae are the some of the largest and heaviest vertebrae in the spine, second in size only to the sacrum. A cylinder of bone known as the vertebral body makes up the majority of the lumbar vertebrae's mass and bears most of the body's weight. Posteriorly the body is connected to a thin ring of bone known as the arch.

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   What is neural spine?

   • Medical Definition of neural spine. : the spinous process of the neural arch of a vertebra.

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10. www.merriam-webster.com › medical › neural spineNeural spine Definition & Meaning | Merriam-Webster Medical

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    2 days ago · The meaning of NEURAL SPINE is the spinous process of the neural arch of a vertebra.