prevertebral

See also: prévertébral

English

Etymology

From pre- +‎ vertebral.

Pronunciation

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

Adjective

prevertebral (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Situated immediately in front of, or on the ventral side, of the vertebral column
    Synonym: prespinal

Derived terms

  • prevertebral fascia
  • prevertebral ganglia
  • prevertebral muscles
  • prevertebral plexus
  • prevertebral space

References

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