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spine
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spine: see spinal column spinal column, bony column forming the main structural support of the skeleton of humans and other vertebrates, also known as the vertebral column or backbone. It consists of segments known as vertebrae linked by intervertebral disks and held together by ligaments.
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Clinical experience and preliminary evidence suggest that thoracic spine thrust manipulation may be useful in the management of patients with neck pain.
The posterior mediastinal goiter was adjacent to the trachea, and it extended into the thoracic spine and inferiorly to the level of the aorta.
Los Angeles-native John Strader was traveling close to 70 mph when he lost control of his sled-like vehicle and spun six times in the air, suffering a small compression of the thoracic spine, bruising his leg and loosening his teeth.
 
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