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胸椎

Word · Noun

thoracic vertebra

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Meanings

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1.

noun

thoracic vertebra; vertebra of the chest

In human anatomy, the thoracic vertebrae (T1-T12) are located between the cervical and lumbar vertebrae. They are characterized by their articulation with the ribs and form the middle segment of the vertebral column.

Tā他
de的
xiōng胸
zhuī椎
zài在
shì事
gù故
zhōng中
shòu受
shāng伤
le了
 。

His thoracic vertebrae were injured in the accident.

Rén人
tǐ体
xiōng胸
zhuī椎
gòng共
yǒu有
shí十
èr二
kuài块
 。

The human body has twelve thoracic vertebrae.

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Cháng长
qī期
zuò坐
zī姿
bù不
liáng良
huì会
dǎo导
zhì致
xiōng胸
zhuī椎
biàn变
xíng形
 。

Poor sitting posture over a long time can lead to thoracic vertebrae deformation.