spinous process
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of spinous process
First recorded in 1725–35
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The characteristic feature for a typical midthoracic vertebra is the spinous process, which is long and has a pronounced downward angle that causes it to overlap the next inferior vertebra.
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A typical thoracic vertebra is distinguished by its long, downward projecting spinous process.
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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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They also have a short, blunt spinous process.
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The bones are coarse and badly formed, and there is frequently a spinous process projecting downwards from the medial side of the tibia about three finger-breadths below the joint.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
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