La colonne vertébrale
Example: La colonne vertébrale soutient tout le poids du corps humain.
Definition
"La colonne vertébrale" refers to the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the lower back, forming the central support structure of the human body that protects the spinal cord and supports the body's weight.
Etymology
The phrase "la colonne vertébrale" comes from French, where "colonne" means column or pillar, and "vertébrale" relates to vertebrae. Together, it literally means the 'vertebral column,' highlighting its role as the body's main structural support.
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"La colonne vertébrale" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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