What is another word for spinous process?
Pronunciation: [spˈɪnəs pɹˈə͡ʊsɛs] (IPA) 
The spinous process is a bony projection that protrudes posteriorly from the vertebrae of the spine. There are several synonyms for the spinous process, including the vertebral spine, neural spine, and dorsal spinous process. The vertebral spine is the most common term used to describe the spinous process and is often used interchangeably with it. The neural spine is also a synonym for the spinous process and is appropriate because the projection is connected to the central nervous system. The dorsal spinous process is also a common synonym, with dorsal referring to the anatomical position of the bone.
