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🦴 Of the spine 🌵 Having spines 💪 A back muscle
spinalis

spinalis

8.1
Relating to the spine
  • adjective
  • /spaɪˈnælɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : espinal
  • Damage to the spinalis region can affect movement and stability.

Examples

  • The spinalis muscles are important for maintaining posture and supporting the back.

  • In anatomy class, we studied the structure and function of the spinalis group.

  • The spinalis muscle is crucial for maintaining posture.

  • In anatomy, the spinalis is part of the erector spinae group.

  • The spinalis muscles play a critical role in supporting the spine during various physical activities.

  • We learned about the spinalis muscle in our anatomy class, focusing on its functions and location.

  • Understanding the spinalis is essential for anyone studying human anatomy and movement.

Synonyms

spinal
vsspinalis
  • Specialized
174 4.2

Relating to the spine and the cord of nerves inside it

focuses specifically on the backbone mainly in anatomical contexts

Compounds

medulla spinalis
  • Specialized
8.2

The part of the nervous system inside the spine that carries messages between the brain and the body

nervus spinalis
  • Specialized
8.2

A nerve from the spinal cord that carries messages to and from the body

vena spinalis
  • Specialized
9.9

A vein that carries blood away from the spinal cord

Surface Forms

spinalis positive

Morphology

spinalis = spine (semi-transparent) = spin + alis

The suffix '-alis' is a common Latin-derived suffix indicating relation, but may not be immediately recognizable to all learners.

Etymology

The word spinalis comes from the Latin spina meaning 'spine' or 'thorn' and the ending -alis meaning 'related to'. So it describes something 'related to the spine', which is why it is used for the spinal column.