spinal column

• Colonne osseuse formée de vertèbres, s'étendant du crâne au bassin, qui soutient le corps et protège la moelle épinière.

The series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis, forming the backbone and protecting the spinal cord.

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   The series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis, forming the central support structure of the skeleton.

   colonne vertébrale

   • The spinal column protects the spinal cord.
   • Injuries to the spinal column can cause paralysis.
   • The doctor examined the patient's spinal column for fractures.