spinal bones
[/ˈspaɪnəl boʊnz/]
nounpl: spinal bones
ossos da coluna vertebral
1. The bones that make up the vertebral column, also known as vertebrae, which protect the spinal cord and provide structural support to the body
The doctor examined the patient's spinal bones to check for any fractures.
O médico examinou os ossos da coluna vertebral do paciente para verificar se havia fraturas.
2. Individual vertebrae that are stacked together to form the spine
Spinal bones are connected by ligaments and discs that allow for flexibility.
Os ossos da coluna vertebral são conectados por ligamentos e discos que permitem flexibilidade.
In both American and Brazilian medical contexts, 'spinal bones' or 'vertebrae' are discussed with high clinical precision due to the importance of spinal health. In Brazil, physical therapy and chiropractic care (quiropraxi) have become increasingly popular, leading to frequent discussions about spinal health in healthcare and wellness spheres.
Related Idioms & Phrases
break one's back (figurative: to work very hard)
have a spine (figurative: to have courage or backbone)
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