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relating to or forming the spine
- Spinal injuries can result in paralysis or loss of sensation below the injury site.
- Spinal manipulation techniques are used by chiropractors to alleviate back pain and improve spinal alignment.
- The spinal column consists of vertebrae that protect the spinal cord and provide support for the body.
- Spinal anesthesia numbs the lower body for surgical procedures below the waist.
- Spinal reflexes, such as the knee-jerk reflex, occur in response to stimuli without involving the brain's conscious processing.