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1. vertebra
noun. ['ˈvɝːtəbrə'] one of the bony segments of the spinal column.
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Etymology
- vertebra (Latin)
- verto (Latin)
Rhymes with Caudal Vertebra
3. caudal
adjective. ['ˈkɑːdəl, ˈkɔdəl'] situated in or directed toward the part of the body from which the tail arises.
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Etymology
- cauda (Latin)
4. caudal
adverb. ['ˈkɑːdəl, ˈkɔdəl'] toward the posterior end of the body.
Antonyms
Etymology
- cauda (Latin)
Sentences with caudal-vertebra
1. Noun Phrase
At some point during its evolution there was a mutation that caused underdevelopment in the vertebrae composing the tail, called the coccygeal/caudal vertebra.
2. Noun Phrase
Your cat's tail contains up to 20 caudal vertebrae, surrounded by muscle, and is able to move in a variety of ways, from small little tips of the tail to sweeping, side-to-side glides.