halswervel

Definitions of halswervel
  1. noun
    one of 7 vertebrae in the human spine located in the neck region
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    types:
    atlas
    the 1st cervical vertebra
    as, omwentelingsas
    the 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head
    type of:
    borstwervel, ruggegraatswervel, ruggenwervel, ruggewervel, wervel
    one of the bony segments of the spinal column
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