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Bony structure found in vertebrates
The spinal column, also known as the vertebral column, spine or backbone, is the core part of the axial skeleton in vertebrates. The vertebral column is
Spinal_column
Part of the vertebral column in animals
brainstem to the lumbar region of the vertebral column (backbone) of vertebrate animals. The center of the spinal cord is hollow and contains a structure called
Spinal_cord
Three columns of grey matter within the spinal cord
The grey columns are three regions of the somewhat ridge-shaped mass of grey matter in the spinal cord. These regions present as three columns: the anterior
Grey_columns
Passage through the vertebral column containing the spinal cord
the spinal canal, vertebral canal or spinal cavity is an elongated body cavity enclosed within the dorsal bony arches of the vertebral column, which
Spinal_canal
Multiple joint lock applied to the spinal column
In combat sports, a spinal lock is a multiple joint lock applied to the spinal column, which is performed by forcing the spine beyond its normal ranges
Spinal_lock
Displacement of one spinal vertebra compared to another
Spondylolisthesis refers to a condition in which one spinal vertebra slips out of place compared to another. While some medical dictionaries define spondylolisthesis
Spondylolisthesis
Injury to the main nerve bundle in the back of humans
following the injury. At each level of the spinal column, spinal nerves branch off from either side of the spinal cord and exit between a pair of vertebrae
Spinal_cord_injury
Bone in the vertebral column
that make up the vertebral column or spine, of vertebrates. The proportions of the vertebrae differ according to their spinal segment and the particular
Vertebra
Nerve that carries signals between the spinal cord and the body
body. In the human body there are 31 pairs of spinal nerves, one on each side of the vertebral column. These are grouped into the corresponding cervical
Spinal_nerve
Relief of pressure on the spinal cord or compressed nerve roots
through or exiting the spinal column. Decompression of the spinal neural elements is a key component in treating spinal radiculopathy, myelopathy and
Spinal_decompression
Sensory spinal pathway
The name dorsal-column medial lemniscus comes from the two structures that carry the sensory information: the dorsal columns of the spinal cord, and the
Dorsal column–medial lemniscus pathway
Dorsal_column–medial_lemniscus_pathway
Neuromodulation device for implantation in the spinal cord
A spinal cord stimulator (SCS) or dorsal column stimulator (DCS) is a type of implantable neuromodulation device (sometimes called a "pain pacemaker")
Spinal_cord_stimulator
One of three columns of grey matter in the spinal cord
grey column (lateral column, lateral cornu, lateral horn of spinal cord, intermediolateral column) is one of the three grey columns of the spinal cord
Lateral_grey_column
Excessive convex curvature of the lower and middle spine
deformity, it is the pathological curving of the spine, where parts of the spinal column lose some or all of their lordotic profile. This causes a bowing of
Kyphosis
Paralysis of all four limbs and torso
spinal column. Since tetraplegia is defined as dysfunction in the cervical spinal cord, this section will focus on the anatomy of the cervical spinal
Tetraplegia
Surgical removal of a lamina
vertebral column to correct a spinal deformity such as kyphosis. A common type of laminectomy is performed to permit the removal or reshaping of a spinal disc
Laminectomy
Disease of the bony spine that results in narrowing of the spinal canal
Spinal stenosis is an abnormal narrowing of the spinal canal or neural foramen that results in pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots. Symptoms may
Spinal_stenosis
Nerve cell sending impulse to muscle
rostral or caudal in character. In the spinal column, Hox 4-11 sort motor neurons to one of the five motor columns. Upper motor neurons originate in the
Motor_neuron
Anatomical structure
within the spinal column, from the end of the spinal cord, gradually declining in number further down as individual pairs leave the spinal column. The cauda
Cauda_equina
Infectious disease caused by poliovirus
destruction often alters the color and appearance of the gray matter in the spinal column, causing it to appear reddish and swollen. Other destructive changes
Polio
Biological term for axis or shaft
encase the spinal cord. In this case the rachis usually forms the supporting axis of the body and is then called the spine or vertebral column. Rachis can
Rachis
Spinal nerve at the base of the spinal column
The sacral spinal nerve 1 (S1) is a spinal nerve of the sacral segment. It originates from the spinal column from below the 1st body of the sacrum. S1
Sacral_spinal_nerve_1
Genus of fishes in South America
eels grow for as long as they live, adding more vertebrae to their spinal column. Males are larger than females. Some captive specimens have lived for
Electric_eel
British journalist
Her weekly column for The Times' magazine, "Spinal Column", was about disability and her life as a disabled person. Her final "Spinal Column" was published
Melanie_Reid
Extinct genus of therapsids that lived in the Guadalupian epoch
(the bones of the spinal column preceding the sacrum) and three sacral vertebrae, though the number of vertebrae in the spinal column is not absolutely
Moschops
Part of the autonomic nervous system that stimulates fight-or-flight responses
of the spinal cord in the intermediolateral nucleus of the lateral grey column, beginning at the first thoracic vertebra of the vertebral column and are
Sympathetic_nervous_system
Degeneration of the vertebral column
vertebral column from any cause. In the more narrow sense, it refers to spinal osteoarthritis, the age-related degeneration of the spinal column, which is
Spondylosis
Outermost layer of the protective tissues around the central nervous system (meninges)
fibrous tissue membrane that covers the brain and the vertebrae of the spinal column. But the layers are separated at the dural venous sinuses to allow blood
Dura_mater
Deadly cervical spine injury
decapitation, or internal decapitation describes ligamentous separation of the spinal column from the skull base. It is possible for a human to survive such an injury;
Atlanto-occipital_dislocation
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up spine, spines, or spinal in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Spine or spinal may refer to: Spinal column, also known as the backbone Dendritic
Spine
Loss of function in the spine's intervertebral discs
the affected disc and the amount of pressure that is being put on the spinal column and surrounding nerve roots. Degenerative disc disease is one of the
Degenerative_disc_disease
Hebrew word associated with the top of the spinal column in Judaism
mythology, the luz (Hebrew: לוּז, romanized: lûz) is a bone in the spinal column that houses the soul of the human body. In Hebrew, "luz" means almond
Luz_(bone)
Spinal nerve of the cervical segment
The cervical spinal nerve 6 (C6) is a spinal nerve of the cervical segment. It originates from the spinal column from above the cervical vertebra 6 (C6)
Cervical_spinal_nerve_6
Ability to perceive vibration
various layers of the skin and body. The afferent neuron travels to the spinal column and then to the brain where the information is processed. Damage to
Pallesthesia
Spinal nerve of the sacral segment
The sacral spinal nerve 2 (S2) is a spinal nerve of the sacral segment. It originates from the spinal column from below the 2nd body of the sacrum S2
Sacral_spinal_nerve_2
Spinal nerve of the cervical segment
The cervical spinal nerve 8 (C8) is a spinal nerve of the cervical segment. It originates from the spinal column from below the cervical vertebra 7 (C7)
Cervical_spinal_nerve_8
the spinal cord is much shorter than the length of the bony spinal column. The human spinal cord extends from the foramen magnum and continues through
Neuromere
The sacral spinal nerve 3 (S3) is a spinal nerve of the sacral segment. It originates from the spinal column from below the 3rd body of the sacrum. S3
Sacral_spinal_nerve_3
Neurological disorders
History of spinal trauma History of spinal surgery Tumor(s) in the spinal column Thickened and/or tight filum terminale Lipoma(s) in the spinal column Dermal
Tethered_cord_syndrome
Human spinal cord disorder
Anterior spinal artery syndrome (also known as "anterior spinal cord syndrome") is caused by ischemia of the area supplied by the anterior spinal artery
Anterior spinal artery syndrome
Anterior_spinal_artery_syndrome
Tuberculosis of the spine
areas not involving the bone initially spares it and the disc of the spinal column. However, abscess formation allows disease to spread over multiple contiguous
Pott's_disease
Spinal nerve of the cervical segment
The cervical spinal nerve 5 (C5) is a spinal nerve of the cervical segment. It originates from the spinal column from above the cervical vertebra 5 (C5)
Cervical_spinal_nerve_5
Person who beheads someone committing seppuku
standing at the rear with his sword raised and prepared to partially sever the head, cutting through the spinal column, of the person performing seppuku.
Kaishakunin
Medical condition
hyperextension and spasticity in which an individual's head, neck and spinal column enter into a complete "bridging" or "arching" position. This extreme
Opisthotonus
The thoracic spinal nerve 1 (T1) is a spinal nerve of the thoracic segment. It originates from the spinal column from below the thoracic vertebra 1 (T1)
Thoracic_spinal_nerve_1
Execution method
instantly; however, if the screw missed the point where the brain meets the spinal column, it would simply bore into the victim's neck while they were strangled
Garrote
Spinal nerves emerging from the lumbar vertebrae
the spinal cord below the thoracic spinal cord and above the sacral spinal cord. They arise from the spinal cord between each pair of lumbar spinal vertebrae
Lumbar_nerves
1993 original video animation based on manga by Yukito Kishiro
Kansas, while elsewhere in Scrap Iron City, Yugo robs a cyborg of his spinal column. Just as they arrive at Bar Kansas, Gally and Ido are confronted by
Battle_Angel_(OVA)
Bony structure that forms the head in vertebrates
paired temporomandibular joints. The skull itself articulates with the spinal column at the atlanto-occipital joint. The human skull fully develops two years
Skull
Neural pathway which controls a reflex
in the spinal cord and the signal then travels through it into the brain. This allows for faster reflex actions to occur by activating spinal motor neurons
Reflex_arc
Disease involving the vertebral column
Some other spinal diseases include spinal muscular atrophy, ankylosing spondylitis, scoliosis, lumbar spinal stenosis, spina bifida, spinal tumors, osteoporosis
Spinal_disease
Division of the nervous system supplying internal organs, smooth muscle and glands
splanchnic nerves. The sensory part of the latter reaches the spinal column at certain spinal segments. Pain in any internal organ is perceived as referred
Autonomic_nervous_system
Neuron cluster in the spinal cord
proprioceptive spinal tracts. These patients might present with ataxia, dysarthria, muscle weakness or paralysis and skeletal defects. Clarke's column is named
Posterior_thoracic_nucleus
Inflammation of the spinal cord
Myelitis is inflammation of the spinal cord which can disrupt the normal responses from the brain to the rest of the body, and from the rest of the body
Myelitis
Left-right asymmetry of the spine's curvature
especially in the thoracic region, may cause mechanical instability of the spinal column. Treatment depends on the degree of curve, location, and cause. The
Scoliosis
Bodily joint connected entirely by cartilage
regions of immature long bones and the intervertebral discs of the spinal column. Primary cartilaginous joints are known as "synchondrosis". These bones
Cartilaginous_joint
Injury to the intervertebral disc
herniation is very large and presses on the nerves on both sides within the spinal column or the cauda equina, both sides of the body may be affected, often with
Disc_herniation
Birth defect of the spinal cord
individuals with myelomeningocele, the unfused portion of the spinal column allows the spinal cord to protrude through an opening. Myelomeningocele occurs
Spina_bifida
Medical condition
spinal fracture, also called a vertebral fracture or a broken back, is a fracture affecting the vertebrae of the spinal column. Most types of spinal fracture
Spinal_fracture
Nuclei in the dorsal column of the brainstem
forming the dorsal columns. Both dorsal column nuclei contain synapses from afferent nerve fibers that have travelled in the spinal cord. They then send
Dorsal_column_nuclei
Internal framework of the human body
and the appendicular skeleton. The axial skeleton is formed by the spinal column, the rib cage, the skull, and associated bones. The appendicular skeleton
Human_skeleton
Bone of irregular shape
bone. Irregular bones can also be used for joining all parts of the spinal column together. The spine is the place in the human body where the most irregular
Irregular_bone
3.2-million-year-old fossilized hominid
her spinal column. Lucy's discoverers and later workers had given the vertebrae provisional level assignments to locations within the vertebral column. Some
Lucy_(hominid)
Medical condition
shallow water. Abnormal movement of neck bones or pieces of bone can cause a spinal cord injury, resulting in loss of sensation, paralysis, or usually death
Cervical_fracture
Medical condition
compression of the spinal cord and related nerve roots as a result of the deterioration of the spinal column. The narrowing of the spinal canal due to the
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy
Cervical_spondylotic_myelopathy
Skeletal muscle in the human back
muscle of the back that connects the scapula with the vertebrae of the spinal column. It originates from the spinous processes of the thoracic vertebrae
Rhomboid_major_muscle
Region of the spinal cord involved in pain modulation
horn), is a part of the spinal column. It forms the apex of the posterior grey column, one of three grey columns in the spinal cord. It is a v-shaped,
Substantia gelatinosa of Rolando
Substantia_gelatinosa_of_Rolando
Spinal nerve of the cervical segment
around the foramen magnum (via dorsal rami). It originates from the spinal column from above the cervical vertebra 1 (C1). The dorsal root and ganglion
Cervical_spinal_nerve_1
German breed of dog
The breed is prone to spinal problems, especially intervertebral disk disease (IVDD), due in part to an extremely long spinal column and short rib cage.
Dachshund
2024 film by Coralie Fargeat
Like what rich people wear." Youchnovski emphasized the motif of the spinal column in the costumes. Elisabeth appears at the beginning of the film, before
The_Substance
Spinal cord tract
to the tip of the posterior column close to the entrance of the posterior nerve roots. It is present throughout the spinal cord, and is most developed
Posterolateral_tract
American musician (born 1982)
landed really bad." His T4 vertebrae went through his spinal column, breaking his spinal column; he had an eight-hour surgery, but ultimately was left
Eric_Howk
Reflex movement in brain-dead or brainstem failure patients
reflex mediated by a reflex arc—a neural pathway which passes via the spinal column but not through the brain. As a consequence, the movement is possible
Lazarus_sign
Term used in tactical shooting
"T" from which it derives its name. The bullet strikes and severs the spinal column, causing flaccid paralysis and eliminates the possibility of involuntary
Flaccid_paralysis_(shooting)
Bundle of nerve fibers
vertebral bodies for the entire length of the vertebral column. It interacts with the anterior rami of spinal nerves by way of rami communicantes. The sympathetic
Sympathetic_trunk
Form of cirrus cloud
cirrus genus. Cirrus vertebratus gives the impression of vertebrae in a spinal column, ribs, or a fish skeleton. The variety is an unusual form of cirrus
Cirrus_vertebratus
Extinct genus of reptiles
than the anterior ones. There may have been a median crest along the spinal column, but this is uncertain. One osteoderm is preserved, and it is incomplete
Chimaerasuchus
Maneuver used to safely get into and out of bed following spinal surgery
logrolling is a maneuver used to move a patient without flexing the spinal column. Patient's legs are stretched, the head is held, to immobilize the neck
Logrolling_(medicine)
Medical condition
believed the condition occurs by asymmetrical compression of the cervical spinal column by the cervical dural sac, especially when the neck is flexed. However
Hirayama_disease
Medical condition
irritation of the nerve root (radiculopathy) at its connection to the spinal column. A common form of radiculitis is sciatica – radicular pain that radiates
Radicular_pain
Sensory pathway from the skin to the thalamus
crosses over (decussates) at the level of the spinal cord, rather than in the brainstem like the dorsal column-medial lemniscus pathway and lateral corticospinal
Spinothalamic_tract
Spinal nerve of the cervical segment
The cervical spinal nerve 7 (C7) is a spinal nerve of the cervical segment. It originates from the spinal column from above the cervical vertebra 7 (C7)
Cervical_spinal_nerve_7
Narrowing of the lower spinal canal
Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a medical condition in which the spinal canal narrows and compresses the nerves and blood vessels at the level of the lumbar
Lumbar_spinal_stenosis
Vertebrate organ through which food passes to the stomach
position between critical organs and directly between the sternum and spinal column. The esophagus is one of the upper parts of the digestive system. There
Esophagus
Method of animal euthanasia
pressure to the neck and dislocating the spinal column from the skull or brain. The aim is to quickly separate the spinal cord from the brain so as to provide
Cervical_dislocation
Spinal nerve of the middle of the thorax
The thoracic spinal nerve 6 (T6) is a spinal nerve of the thoracic segment. It originates from the spinal column from below the thoracic vertebra 6 (T6)
Thoracic_spinal_nerve_6
American sculptor (1898–1976)
Montreal Canada Gwenfritz (1968) National Museum of American History Spinal Column (1968), San Diego Museum of Art La Grande Vitesse, (1969), steel plate
Alexander_Calder
American attorney and politician (born 1953)
Catholic and public schools. At age 16, a benign tumor in Antonio's spinal column briefly paralyzed him from the waist down. His grades plummeted at Cathedral
Antonio_Villaraigosa
Genus of reptiles (fossil)
Asilisaurus (/ɑːˌsiːliːˈsɔːrəs/ ah-SEE-lee-SOR-əs); from Swahili, asili ("ancestor" or "foundation"), and Greek, σαυρος (sauros, "lizard") is an extinct
Asilisaurus
Aspect of human sexuality
Although spinal cord injury (SCI) often causes sexual dysfunction, many people with SCI are able to have satisfying sex lives. Physical limitations acquired
Sexuality after spinal cord injury
Sexuality_after_spinal_cord_injury
Deadly gun battle between FBI agents and criminals
the spinal column and severed the spinal cord. The fifth hit Matix in the face, penetrated the jawbone and neck and came to rest by the spinal column. Mireles
1986_FBI_Miami_shootout
1953 death of an American singer
a mild undiagnosed case of spina bifida occulta, a disorder of the spinal column, which gave him lifelong pain—a factor in his later substance abuse
Death_of_Hank_Williams
"Karate chop" strike in martial arts
sides of the head, temple, jaw, the third vertebra (key stone of the spinal column), the upper arm, the wrist (knifehand block), the elbow (outside knifehand
Knifehand_strike
English actor, comedian and writer (1941–1989)
following year it was discovered that the cancer had spread into Chapman's spinal column, where another tumour was surgically removed. Chapman had several chemotherapy
Graham_Chapman
Australian serial killer (1944–2019)
after suffering numerous stab wounds, one of which went through her spinal column. 26 December: German backpackers Gabor Neugebauer, 21, and Anja Habschied
Ivan_Milat
Human muscle group
ˈspaɪni/ irr-EK-tər SPY-nee) or spinal erectors is a set of muscles that straighten and rotate the back. The spinal erectors work together with the glutes
Erector_spinae_muscles
Compression of the left renal vein, restricting bloodflow from the left kidney
AA. Occasionally, the LRV travels behind the AA and in front of the spinal column. NCS is divided based on how the LRV travels, with anterior NCS being
Nutcracker_syndrome
Part of the body between the pelvis and ribs
reference the general area below the ribs. The lumbar region of the spinal column is located in the loin area of the body. In contemporary usage, the
Loin
The thoracic spinal nerve 12 (T12) is a spinal nerve of the thoracic segment. It originates from the spinal column from below the thoracic vertebra 12
Thoracic_spinal_nerve_12
Initial segment of a nerve leaving the central nervous system
three are all sensory. Spinal nerve roots are much more uniform than cranial nerves, one emerging from each level of the spinal column. These roots look extremely
Nerve_root
SPINAL COLUMN
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Boy/Male
Biblical
Father of changing.
Boy/Male
Biblical
Watch of him that sleeps.
Female
Hebrew
(סִיגָל) Hebrew name SIGAL means "treasure."
Surname or Lastname
English, German, and Jewish (Ashkenazic)
English, German, and Jewish (Ashkenazic) : occupational name for a spindle maker, from an agent derivative of Middle English spindle, Middle High German spindel, German Spindel, Yiddish shpindl ‘spindle’, ‘distaff’.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Pleased; Satisfied
Girl/Female
Hindu
To remember, Precious, Lovable person
Boy/Male
Hindu
Lord Vishnu
Boy/Male
Hindu
Fiery, Energetic, Powerful, Vigorous
Surname or Lastname
English
English : perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a spindle maker, from Middle English spindle, spindel (Old English spinel).Americanized spelling of German and Jewish Spindel.
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
God of Children
Surname or Lastname
English
English : reduced form of Aspinwall.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Wife of Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati (Wife of Lord Shiva)
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
White Gold
Boy/Male
Indian
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
Always Smile
Female
Turkish
Turkish name PINAR means "spring."
Girl/Female
Hindu
Having peace, Cool
Girl/Female
Hindu
God of child
Girl/Female
Hindu
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from Spink.
SPINAL COLUMN
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Girl/Female
Tamil
Ruthvika | à®°à¯à®¤à¯à®µà¯€à®•ாÂ
Speech
Girl/Female
Muslim
Correct, Right, Sound
Girl/Female
Muslim
Dust colored, White
Female
English
Feminine form of English Michael, MICHAELA means "who is like God?"
Girl/Female
Biblical
Beholding, my face.
Female
Gaelic
Gaelic form of Norman French Aveline, AIBHILÃN means "little Eve."Â
Girl/Female
Hindu
Goddess Parvati (Wife of Lord Shiva)
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Born of Intellect; Another Name for Pururavas
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Knowledge; Goddess Parvati
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Nice Vocal Quality
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n.
Alt. of Spinage
n.
See Spinny.
pl.
of Spica
v. t.
To notify by a signals; to make a signal or signals to; as, to signal a fleet to anchor.
n.
A spinny.
a.
Of or pertaining to the central nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord.
a.
Noticeable; distinguished from what is ordinary; eminent; remarkable; memorable; as, a signal exploit; a signal service; a signal act of benevolence.
a.
Of or pertaining to a spiral; like a spiral.
n.
A minute spine.
a.
Winding or circling round a center or pole and gradually receding from it; as, the spiral curve of a watch spring.
n.
A kind of ruby. See Spinel.
a.
Of or pertaining to a spine or spines.
a.
Full of spines; thorny; as, a spiny tree.
n.
The backbone, or spinal column, of an animal; -- so called from the projecting processes upon the vertebrae.
a.
Bearing a spine; spiniform.
a.
Anything which has a spiral form, as a spiral shell.
a.
Furnished with spines; spiny.
n.
A kind of spiral curve found in certain univalve shells.
a.
Producing spines; bearing thorns or spines; thorny; spiny.