spinous process
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of spinous process
First recorded in 1725–35
Example Sentences
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Figure 7.26 Thoracic Vertebrae A typical thoracic vertebra is distinguished by the spinous process, which is long and projects downward to overlap the next inferior vertebra.
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The C1 vertebra does not have a body or spinous process.
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Arising from the vertebral arch are the laterally projecting transverse processes and the posteriorly oriented spinous process.
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They have short transverse processes and a short, blunt spinous process that projects posteriorly.
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Sp = spinous process, T = transverse process, R = rib, &c.
From Assimilative Memory or, How to Attend and Never Forget by Loisette, A. (Alphonse)
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