Vertebral
adjective
Related to the bones in the spine.
The patient suffered from vertebral damage due to the accident.
Often appears as...
- vertebral column
- vertebral injury
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Technical
adjective
Of, relating to, or located in the region of the backbone.
The vertebral area of the body is vulnerable to injury.
Often appears as...
- vertebral body
- vertebral disc
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Related to the bones in the spine.
The patient suffered from vertebral damage due to the accident.
Often appears as...
- vertebral column
- vertebral injury
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Of, relating to, or located in the region of the backbone.
The vertebral area of the body is vulnerable to injury.
Often appears as...
- vertebral body
- vertebral disc
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Association
Link 'vertebral' to images of spines for better memory retention.
Looking at an X-ray, one can see the vertebral alignment.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Context
Mostly used in healthcare settings or discussions about spine health.
The MRI shows some vertebral anomalies we need to address.
Pro Tip 3/3Injuries and Conditions
'Vertebral' is often used with terms like 'fracture' or 'damage' in trauma cases.
The skier is recovering from a serious vertebral injury.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Association
Link 'vertebral' to images of spines for better memory retention.
Looking at an X-ray, one can see the vertebral alignment.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Context
Mostly used in healthcare settings or discussions about spine health.
The MRI shows some vertebral anomalies we need to address.
Pro Tip 3/3Injuries and Conditions
'Vertebral' is often used with terms like 'fracture' or 'damage' in trauma cases.
The skier is recovering from a serious vertebral injury.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Association
Link 'vertebral' to images of spines for better memory retention.
Looking at an X-ray, one can see the vertebral alignment.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Context
Mostly used in healthcare settings or discussions about spine health.
The MRI shows some vertebral anomalies we need to address.
Pro Tip 3/3Injuries and Conditions
'Vertebral' is often used with terms like 'fracture' or 'damage' in trauma cases.
The skier is recovering from a serious vertebral injury.
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Video examples
What happens during a...
That oxygen is carried to the brain through a system of arteries. Carotid arteries supply the front of the brain, and vertebral arteries supply the back. These are connected to each other, and divide into smaller and smaller vessels
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The secret weapon that...
and gave rise to modern birds. And while we don't find evidence of fossilized lung tissue in dinosaurs, vertebral pneumaticity gives us evidence of what the lung was doing during the life of these animals.
Video examples
What happens during a...
That oxygen is carried to the brain through a system of arteries. Carotid arteries supply the front of the brain, and vertebral arteries supply the back. These are connected to each other, and divide into smaller and smaller vessels
Video examples
The secret weapon that...
and gave rise to modern birds. And while we don't find evidence of fossilized lung tissue in dinosaurs, vertebral pneumaticity gives us evidence of what the lung was doing during the life of these animals.
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