spinal columns

plural of spinal column
as in spines
a column of bones supporting the trunk of a vertebrate animal a diagram of the spinal column

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Recent Examples of spinal columns The pair then set about convincing non-profits that handle organ donation to send them the spinal columns of deceased donors. Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 The creatures on this list literally lack spinal columns…and yet attain relatively massive proportions. Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
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spines
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  • Red book spines on bookshelves and a colorful gallery wall contrast the home’s cool coastal palette.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Both sets of accommodations have their own helipad and fleet of helicopters which can access VHSG’s 10,000 square miles of terrain, which includes everything from mellow glacier runs to steep spines.
    Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026

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“Spinal columns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spinal%20columns. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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