craniovertebral

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From cranio- +‎ vertebral.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)tɪbɹəl
  • Rhymes: -iːbɹəl

Adjective

craniovertebral (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Relating to the cranium and vertebrae.
    • 2015, Cara L. Sedney, William Dillen, Terrence Julien, “Clinical spectrum and radiographic features of the syndrome of the trephined”, in Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice[1], volume 6, →DOI:
      Changes in oscillatory CSF flow at the craniovertebral junction were demonstrated on dynamic phase-contrast MRI by Dujovny, et al.