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颈椎

jǐng zhuī

HSK 6

Meaning

  • cervical vertebra
  • the seven cervical vertebrae in the neck of humans and most mammals

Definition

颈椎是脊柱的一部分，位于头部和胸椎之间，由七块椎骨组成。

The cervical vertebrae are the part of the spine located between the head and the thoracic vertebrae, composed of seven vertebrae.

Usage

常用于描述颈部骨骼结构，或与颈部相关的疾病、不适。

Commonly used to describe the bone structure of the neck, or related diseases and discomfort.

Examples

  • 1 长时间低头看手机会导致颈椎疼痛。 (Looking down at your phone for a long time can cause cervical spine pain.)
  • 2 他因为颈椎病去了医院。 (He went to the hospital because of cervical spondylosis.)
  • 3 正确的坐姿有助于保护颈椎。 (A correct sitting posture helps protect the cervical spine.)
  • 4 颈椎按摩可以缓解肌肉紧张。 (Cervical massage can relieve muscle tension.)
  • 5 她经常做颈椎保健操。 (She often does cervical spine exercises.)

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