der Halswirbel
Translation
cervical vertebra
Examples
Der Arzt untersuchte den Halswirbel des Patienten.
The doctor examined the patient's cervical vertebra.
Grammar Patterns
der Halswirbel cervical vertebra The first cervical vertebra is called the Atlas.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Nackenwirbel (neck vertebra)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Hals' (neck) and 'Wirbel' (vertebra).
Memory Tips
Literally 'neck vertebra'. Break it down into 'Hals' (neck) and 'Wirbel' (vertebra) to remember it.