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cervical vertebra

/ˈsɜːrvɪkəl ˈvɜːrtɪbrə/

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/ˈsɜːrvɪkəl ˈvɜːrtɪbrə/C1formalmedical
  • ruЛюбой из семи позвонков шейного отдела позвоночного столба, расположенный между черепом и грудными позвонками.

Any of the seven vertebrae of the neck region of the spinal column, located between the skull and the thoracic vertebrae.

  1. Neck boneB2formal

    Any of the seven small bones that form the upper part of the spine, located in the neck region.

    ruШейный позвонок

    • The cervical vertebrae support the head and allow for neck movement.
    • An injury to the cervical vertebrae can cause paralysis.
    • The doctor examined the X-ray of her cervical vertebrae.