cervical vertebra

Other forms: cervical vertebrae

Definitions of cervical vertebra
  1. noun
    one of 7 vertebrae in the human spine located in the neck region
    synonyms: neck bone
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    types:
    atlas, atlas vertebra
    the 1st cervical vertebra
    axis, axis vertebra
    the 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head
    type of:
    vertebra
    one of the bony segments of the spinal column
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