Centrum

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Centrum

Centrum (pronunciation: /ˈsɛntrəm/) is a term used in anatomy to refer to the body of a vertebra.

Etymology

The term 'Centrum' originates from the Latin word 'centrum', which means 'center'. In the context of anatomy, it refers to the central part of a structure or organ.

Definition

In vertebrate anatomy, the centrum is the disc-shaped part of a vertebra, the largest part which defines the size of the vertebra. The centrum takes up the majority of the vertebra and is the part that bears the most weight.

Related Terms

  • Vertebra: The individual bones that stack to make the vertebral column or spine.
  • Vertebral column: Also known as the backbone or spine, it is a column usually consisting of 24 articulating vertebrae and 9 fused vertebrae in the sacrum and the coccyx.
  • Sacrum: The large, triangular bone at the base of the spine and at the upper and back part of the pelvic cavity.
  • Coccyx: Also known as the tailbone, it is the final segment of the vertebral column in humans and apes.

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