What is another word for vertebral column?
Pronunciation: [vˈɜːtɪbɹə͡l kˈɒlʌm] (IPA) 
The vertebral column is an essential part of the human body, providing support, flexibility, and protection for the spinal cord. However, there are several synonyms used to describe this structure, including spinal column, spine, backbone, and vertebral column. The spinal column refers to the entire column of vertebrae, while the spine can refer to the entire spinal system or just the back bones, and backbone emphasizes the central importance of this part of the body. Vertebral column is the most precise and anatomically accurate term, but all of these synonyms are common in medical and everyday use.
