Visual meaning of 'vertebrae'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of vertebrae: Any of the small bones which make up the backbone. - Image 1

vertebrae: Any of the small bones which make up the backbone. - Thumbnail 1

vertebrae: Any of the small bones which make up the backbone. - Thumbnail 2

noun

Any of the small bones which make up the backbone.

"The doctor examined the patient's vertebrae to see if there were any injuries. "

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