spin-, spino-, spini-

(Latin: thorn, prickle; by extension, "backbone", the spinal cord)

anospinal

A reference to the anus and the spinal cord.

anterospinal

cerebrospinal

cervicispinal

Affecting or referring to the neck and spinal cord.

costispinal

Pertaining to or connecting the ribs and spine.

dorsispinal

interspinal

juxtaspinal

Beside the vertebral column; also, paravertebral.

nasospinale

omphalospinous

spinach

spinal

1. Relating to the spinal column.
2. Relating to a spine or spinous process.
Characterized by the functioning of the spinal cord independently of the brain, as from an accident, disease, or, in the case of animals, experimental transection; such as, in a spinal animal or preparation.

spinal canal

Vertebral canal containing spinal cord.

spinal column

The backbone or vertebral column.

spinal cord

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spin-, spino-, spini-

(Latin: thorn, prickle; by extension, "backbone", the spinal cord)

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