cervical spine

Noun

Meaning

cervical spine (plural cervical spines)

(anatomy) The five vertebrae below the skull that protect the spinal cord.

Car accidents lead to many cervical spine injuries and various levels of paralysis.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

backbone carotid spine vertebral column spinal column C-spine

Close letter words and terms

cervical root syndrome cervical secretion cervical smear cervical stabilizer cervical strap cervical support