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Get definitions for commonly used spine-related terms from the National Spine Health Foundation.
This glossary simplifies some of the more common terms you might have come across in relation to the spine, spine-related conditions and treatments, such as Disc Replacement and Spinal Fusion.
Spinal Stenosis – Denotes the narrowing of the spinal canal leading to nerve root compression . Spine – The flexible column of 33 bones that are called vertebrae. Spinous Process – Is the part of the neural arch that protrudes posteriorly and can be felt under the skin.
Atlas – The superior cervical vertebra in the spine. Atrophy – The slow decay or rot of body tissue from lack of use. Autogenous Bone – A bone that comes from the same patient. Autologus – Referring to the process when a person has a bone graft for themselves. Avascular – When a structure is lacking blood vessels.
Below is a massive list of spine words - that is, words related to spine. The top 4 are: neck, back, vertebra and spinal column. You can get the definition (s) of a word in the list below by tapping the question-mark icon next to it.
Many people have them at multiple levels in their spine. Latin for the ‘tail of the horse’, refers to the bundle of spinal nerves running in the spinal canal in the lumbar region. These nerves are responsible for the function of the lower extremities and genital area providing them with sensation and muscle power.
Find 1,519 synonyms for spine and other similar words that you can use instead based on 13 separate contexts from our thesaurus.
