Definition

Examples

• 医生检查了他的胸椎。
  Yīshēng jiǎnchá le tā de xiōng zhuī.
  The doctor examined his thoracic vertebra.
• 这节胸椎是背部的重要部分。
  Zhè jié xiōng zhuī shì bèibù de zhòngyào bùfèn.
  This thoracic vertebra is an important part of the back.
• 他的胸椎受了伤，需要做手术。
  Tā de xiōng zhuī shòu le shāng, xūyào zuò shǒushù.
  His thoracic vertebra was injured and needed surgery.