spinous process

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Synonyms: spinous processes

Antonyms: spinous processes

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|anatomy}} A [[bony]] process of a [[vertebra]] that projects [[posteriorly]] from the [[neural arch]] and serves as [[attachment]] for [[muscle]]s and [[ligament]]s.

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