pendicle (Meaning)
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pendicle (n.)
An appendage; something dependent on another; an appurtenance; a pendant.
Synonyms & Antonyms of pendicle
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pendicle Sentence Examples
- The pendicle is a slender, elongated structure that attaches a vertebra to its adjacent vertebrae.
- The pedicle of the first cervical vertebra is unique in that it lacks a foramen.
- A fracture of the pedicle can compromise the stability of the spinal column.
- The pedicle screw is a common type of spinal implant used to stabilize the spinal column.
- Pedicle screws are often used in conjunction with other spinal fixation devices, such as rods and plates.
- The pedicle approach is a surgical technique that involves accessing the spinal canal through the pedicle.
- Pedicle localization is crucial for the successful placement of pedicle screws.
- The pedicle is an important anatomical landmark used in spinal surgery.
- The pedicle is commonly used as a reference point for determining the level of a spinal vertebra.
- The pedicle of the axis vertebra serves as the articulation point for the dens of the atlas vertebra.
FAQs About the word pendicle
An appendage; something dependent on another; an appurtenance; a pendant.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The pendicle is a slender, elongated structure that attaches a vertebra to its adjacent vertebrae.
The pedicle of the first cervical vertebra is unique in that it lacks a foramen.
A fracture of the pedicle can compromise the stability of the spinal column.
The pedicle screw is a common type of spinal implant used to stabilize the spinal column.
