Spinal column

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011208",
  "term": "Spinal column",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The vertebral column, a flexible bony structure extending from the base of the skull to the pelvis, composed of individual vertebrae separated by intervertebral discs. It encloses and protects the spinal cord, supports the body's weight, and provides attachment points for muscles. The human spinal column typically consists of 33 vertebrae.",
  "synonyms": [
    "spine",
    "vertebral column"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 807 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/spinal-column/"
}