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spinalis

1 9.1

A muscle near the spine that helps keep the back straight

noun
/spaɪˈnælɪs/

Specialized

: espinal

As a part of the erector spinae group, the spinalis plays a vital role in stabilizing the vertebral column.

Examples

The spinalis is crucial for maintaining good posture by supporting the spine.
The quizwill cover every muscle from the levator scapula... to the spinalis thoracis.

Can't Buy Me Love (1987)
During the anatomy lesson, we learned that the spinalis muscle helps in extending the back.

Compounds

medulla spinalis

Specialized

1 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 singular

spinales plural

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 spinalis muscle gets its name from Latin spina 'spine' because it runs next to the spine and helps hold it up. So the muscle called spinalis supports the back and posture.