Vertebrae

Bones that make up the spinal column.

vertebral bones

Vertebrae are individual bones that make up the spinal column, providing support and protecting the spinal cord.

/vərˈteɪbriː/

From Latin vertebra, from Greek sterphein meaning 'to turn'.

bone spinal column

cervical vertebrae thoracic vertebrae lumbar vertebrae sacral vertebrae coccygeal vertebrae

vertebral body vertebral arch spinous process transverse process articular facets

spinal column backbone

anatomical structure biological structure