Definitions
- 1. cervical vertebra
- 2. the seven cervical vertebrae in the neck of humans and most mammals
Word relationships
Related words
4 items脊椎
jǐ zhuī
vertebra
general term for vertebrae; 颈椎 specifically refers to cervical vertebrae
胸椎
xiōng zhuī
thoracic vertebra
thoracic vertebra, the section below the cervical spine
腰椎
yāo zhuī
lumbar vertebra (lower backbone)
lumbar vertebra, the lower back
脖子
bó zi
neck
neck; the body part where cervical vertebrae are located
Usage notes
Common mistakes
颈椎 is a formal medical term; in everyday speech, use 脖子 for neck. Saying 我的颈椎疼 (my cervical vertebrae hurt) sounds odd; say 我脖子疼 (my neck hurts).
Example Sentences
1 shown长时间低头看手机会损伤 颈椎 。
Looking down at your phone for long periods can damage the cervical vertebrae.
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