胸椎 (xiōng zhuī) — thoracic vertebra
Definition
A technical anatomy term: one of the vertebrae in the middle (chest) section of the spine, between the neck (颈椎) and the lower back (腰椎).
noun
thoracic vertebra
Examples
- 胸椎。Yī shēng jiǎn chá le tā de xiōng zhuī.The doctor examined his thoracic vertebra.
- 胸椎。Zhè jié xiōng zhuī shì bèi bù de zhòng yào bù fen.This thoracic vertebra is an important part of the back.
- 胸椎，。Tā de xiōng zhuī shòu le shāng, xū yào zuò shǒu shù.His thoracic vertebra was injured and needed surgery.
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