Medical Definition of Dorsal spine

1. The series of vertebrae that extend from the cranium to the coccyx, providing support and forming a flexible bony case for the spinal cord. Synonym: columna vertebralis, backbone, dorsal spine, rachis, spina dorsalis, spina, spina, spinal column, spine, vertebrarium. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dorsal Spine

dorsal pancreatic artery
dorsal part of pons
dorsal plate of neural tube
dorsal position
dorsal primary ramus of spinal nerve
dorsal radiocarpal ligament
dorsal reflex
dorsal root
dorsal root ganglion
dorsal sacrococcygeal muscle
dorsal sacrococcygeus muscle
dorsal sacroiliac ligaments
dorsal scapular artery
dorsal scapular nerve
dorsal scapular vein
dorsal spine (current term)
dorsal surface
dorsal surface of digit
dorsal surface of sacrum
dorsal surface of scapula
dorsal talonavicular bone
dorsal talonavicular ligament
dorsal tegmental decussation
dorsal thoracic artery
dorsal vagal nucleus
dorsal vein of corpus callosum
dorsal venous arch of foot
dorsal venous network of foot

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