MedicalTerminology DB

1 Definition of backbone

Meaning of backbone: The bones, muscles, tendons, and other tissues that reach from the base of the skull to the tailbone.

The bones, muscles, tendons, and other tissues that reach from the base of the skull to the tailbone. The backbone encloses the spinal cord and the fluid surrounding the spinal cord. Also called spinal column, spine, and vertebral column.

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