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Meaning of "spinous process" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SPINOUS PROCESS

spinous process  [ˈspaɪnəs ˈprəʊses] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SPINOUS PROCESS

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determiner
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Spinous process is a noun.
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WHAT DOES SPINOUS PROCESS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

spinous process

Spinous process

The spinous process of a vertebra is directed backward and downward from the junction of the laminae, and serves for the attachment of muscles and ligaments. In animals without an erect stance, the process points upward and may slant forward or backward. Spinous processes are exaggerated in some animals, such as the extinct Dimetrodon and Spinosaurus, where they form a sail- or finback.

Definition of spinous process in the English dictionary

The definition of spinous process in the dictionary is a slender bony projection.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SPINOUS PROCESS


nonsuccess
ˌnɒnsəkˈses
sess
ses

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SPINOUS PROCESS

spinning jenny
spinning mule
spinning top
spinning wheel
spinode
spinor
spinose
spinosely
spinosity
spinous
spinout
Spinoza
Spinozism
Spinozist
spinster
spinsterdom
spinsterhood
spinsterial
spinsterian
spinsterish

WORDS THAT END LIKE SPINOUS PROCESS

access
assessment process
batch-process
cooling process
due process
learning process
legal process
manufacturing process
moulding process
open-hearth process
peace process
preprocess
process
reprocess
screen process
subprocess
thinking process
thought process
transverse process
two-colour process
unit process

Synonyms and antonyms of spinous process in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «spinous process» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SPINOUS PROCESS

Find out the translation of spinous process to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of spinous process from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «spinous process» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

棘突
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

apófisis espinosa
570 millions of speakers

English

spinous process
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

spinous प्रक्रिया
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عملية الشائكة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

остистый отросток
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

processo espinhoso
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সভ্যতা প্রক্রিয়া
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

apophyse épineuse
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Proses spinous
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Dornfortsatz
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

棘突起
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

극돌기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Proses spinous
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

quá trình gai
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Spinous செயல்முறை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Spinous प्रक्रिया
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Bükülmüş süreç
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

processo spinoso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wyrostków kolczastych
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

остистийвідросток
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

proces spinos
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ακανθώδους απόφυσης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

spineuse proses
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

taggutskottet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

spinous prosess
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of spinous process

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SPINOUS PROCESS»

The term «spinous process» is normally little used and occupies the 118.756 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SPINOUS PROCESS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about spinous process

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPINOUS PROCESS»

Discover the use of spinous process in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to spinous process and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Orthopedic Physical Assessment
Superior facet Transverse process Transverse process Rib articulations Rib articulations Superior facet 20o Spinous process B A Figure 8-4 Thoracic vertebra. A, Side view. B, Superior view. 60o Inferior facet Spinous process Superior facet ...
David J. Magee, 2013
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An Osteopathic Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment
The Spinous Process The spinous processes face posteriorly and infe- riorly, the degree of inferior angulation varying with the area of the thoracic spine. The "rule of 3s" is used to locate a vertebra's spinous process in relation to its transverse ...
Eileen L. DiGiovanna, Stanley Schiowitz, Dennis J. Dowling, 2005
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Foundations for Osteopathic Medicine
The spine of each scapula is usually at the level of the spinous process of T3. The inferior angle of each scapula is usually at the level of the spinous process of T7. A useful way of identifying the thoracic vertebrae involves the rule of threes.
Robert C. Ward, 2003
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Techniques in Spinal Fusion and Stabilization
Posterior spinous process fusion is the most simple operative technique for the unstable spine and provides for immediate stability of the vertebrae involved.17 This fixation provides for stability in patients with anterior-posterior translation.
Patrick W. Hitchon, Setti S. Rengachary, Vincent Charles Traynelis, 1995
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Whiplash Injuries: The Cervical Acceleration/deceleration ...
These occur at both epiphyseal plates, at the tip of each transverse process, and at the tip of each spinous process. Spinous process Figure 7-5. The typical vertebra is ossified from three primary centers, which are located in the centrum and at ...
Stephen M. Foreman, Arthur C. Croft, 2001
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Handbook of Neurosurgery
Concerns: spinous process fracture at the time of insertion, or late subsidence due to microfractures. However, Kondrashov327 interprets a T-score < —2.5 anywhere as indicative of osteoporosis (even without fragility fractures). Options here ...
Mark S. Greenberg, 2010
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Atlas of Anatomy
Superior nuchal line Nuchal ligament C7 spinous process Acromion Scapular spine Extemal occipital protuberance Trapezius (descending part) Trapezius ( transverse part) A Trapezius. Fig. 19.29 Levator scapulae with rhomboids major and ...
Anne M. Gilroy, Brian R. MacPherson, Lawrence M. Ross, 2008
8
Functional Anatomy of the Spine
Hence, the spinous process of C5 is at the same level as the inferior margin of the C5/6 apophyseal joint. Deeper and lateral to the spinous process, the laminae may be palpated on either side. Palpation of the laminae may give a good ...
Alison Middleditch, Jean Oliver, 2005
9
Spinal Instrumentation: Surgical Techniques
The spinous process of the C2 divides the deep muscles into a superior group ( the suboccipital muscles). Inferior to the C2 spinous process, the semispinalis cervicis is seen converging almost vertically upward to the bifid axial spine.
Daniel H. Kim, Alexander R. Vaccaro, 2011
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Atlas of Neurosurgical Techniques: Spine and Peripheral Nerves
This method of internal fixation is inferior to lateral mass plates and is now of historical interest only. Cahill et al29 have described bilateral wiring of the facet to the spinous process. They believe that this technique is particularly appropriate ...
Richard Glenn Fessler, Laligam N. Sekhar, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPINOUS PROCESS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term spinous process is used in the context of the following news items.
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Interspinous spacer for lumbar stenosis likely not inferior to existing …
The X-STOP device had a combination of spinous process fractures and device dislodgements or migrations. Interesting enough, and as suspected, it is the ... «Healio, Jun 15»
2
Ortho panel recommends FDA approval of VertiFlex spinous spacer …
Spinous process fractures were focused on in the FDA's questions to the panel. When asked at the end of the meeting if the probable benefits of the sponsor's ... «Healio, Feb 15»
3
Precision Spine™ Finalizes Major Agreement to Refinance Debt …
... a variety of important features and benefits, including the ability to accommodate several techniques for spinous process distraction and insertion of the plate. «Business Wire, Feb 15»
4
Spinal Simplicity Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of the …
The PercLIF surgical approach and instrumentation provide a way of quickly and accurately placing the Minuteman between the spinous processes through a ... «GlobeNewswire, Jan 15»
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Research and Markets: 2015 US Minimally Invasive Spinal Implant …
The U.S. market for minimally invasive surgery (MIS) spinal implants includes spinous process fixation, facet fixation, MIS interbody fusion, MIS pedicle screws ... «Business Wire, Jan 15»
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Damaged Spine Only Evident 20 Years After Injury, Thanks to 3D …
The avulsed tip of the C6 vertebra is where Heathcote's neck was bent so far forward (severe hyperflexion) that the ligament attached to the spinous process has ... «3DPrint.com, Nov 14»
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Was it safe for Romo to return?
As part of the locker room evaluation, Romo certainly had immediate imaging to rule out transverse or spinous process fracture. Every NFL stadium is mandated ... «National Football Post, Oct 14»
8
Spineology releases VIA Spinous Process Fixation System
The VIA is the only spinous process plate with independently compressible superior and inferior plates contoured to minimize the fit between the implant and the ... «Becker's Orthopedic & Spine, Sep 14»
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Spineology Announces Release of a Next Generation Spinous
BUSINESS WIRE)--Spineology Inc., the innovator in anatomy conserving spine surgeryTM, is excited to announce the full release of its VIATM Spinous Process ... «Business Wire, Sep 14»
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Neymar's Back Injury Costs Him Shot at World Cup Glory and …
In fact, most fractures will be to the transverse or spinous processes rather than the body of the vertebrae. This is by design, as those processes are there in large ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 14»

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