Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Vertebral Column.
Vertebral Column - as a noun
The series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord
Example: "The fall broke his back"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
back12backbone18rachis11spinal columnspine7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
skeletal structureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The vertebral column is composed of 33 individual vertebrae."
"Injuries to the vertebral column can result in paralysis."
"The main function of the vertebral column is to protect the spinal cord."
"The vertebral column provides support for the upper body."
"Bending or twisting the vertebral column in an unnatural way can cause severe pain."
