vertebra in Finnish
vertebra in Finnish is nikama, selkänikama — vertebra means any one of the small bones that link together to form the spine.
vertebra in Finnish
nikama
(skeleton) Any of the bony or cartilaginous segments which make up the backbone, consisting in some lower vertebrates of several distinct elements which never become united, and in higher vertebrates having a short more or less cylindrical body whose ends articulate by pads of elastic or cartilaginous tissue with those of adjacent vertebrae and a bony arch that encloses the spinal cord.
selkänikama
(skeleton) Any of the bony or cartilaginous segments which make up the backbone, consisting in some lower vertebrates of several distinct elements which never become united, and in higher vertebrates having a short more or less cylindrical body whose ends articulate by pads of elastic or cartilaginous tissue with those of adjacent vertebrae and a bony arch that encloses the spinal cord.
What does "vertebra" mean?
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noun Any one of the small bones that link together to form the spine.
"He fractured a vertebra in his lower back during the fall."
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vertebra in a sentence
- He fractured a vertebra in his lower back during the fall.
- A chiropractor examined each vertebra for signs of misalignment.
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What is "vertebra" in Finnish?
"vertebra" in Finnish is nikama, selkänikama. vertebra means: Any one of the small bones that link together to form the spine.
How do you use "vertebra" in a sentence?
Example: "He fractured a vertebra in his lower back during the fall." In Finnish, "vertebra" is nikama, selkänikama.
Are there other ways to say "vertebra" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "vertebra": nikama, selkänikama.
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