the spinal cord; the long bundle of nerves within the spine that connects the brain to the rest of the body and the body and controls simple reflexes

The backbone or vertebral column of humans and other vertebrates; also called [[脊梁骨|脊梁骨|ji3 liang5 gu3]] or [[脊梁|脊梁|ji3 liang2]]

The series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis forming the main support of the body; the spine

The highest part of a mountain range that forms a continuous line like the backbone of an animal; often acts as a watershed.

the clear, colorless fluid found in the brain and spinal cord that protects the central nervous system

the backbone or spinal column of a person or vertebrate

the highest point of a geographical feature, often used metaphorically for a high plateau like the [[青藏高原|青藏高原|qing1 zang4 gao1 yuan2]]

the back of the human body; the part of the body along the spine

back of a human or other vertebrate

the tender meat found along the inside of the spine of a pig, cow, or sheep, often referring specifically to pork tenderloin

spine; backbone

poliomyelitis; an acute infectious disease mostly affecting children between the ages of one and six, commonly known as [[小儿麻痹症|小兒麻痹症|xiao3 er2 ma2 bi4 zheng4]]

Any of the individual irregular bones that make up the spinal column

Any animal of the subphylum Vertebrata, characterized by having a backbone and a highly developed nervous system; includes fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.

One of the thirty-one pairs of nerves that originate from the spinal cord, responsible for movement and sensation throughout the body below the neck.

the physical spine or vertebrae of humans and animals

inflammation of the spinal cord, often caused by viral or bacterial infection

the strip of tender meat located along either side of the backbone of a pig, cow, or sheep

A flexible rod-like structure found in the embryos of all chordates, which develops into the spine in higher animals and remains throughout life in lower animals.

Any animal that does not have a backbone or spinal column; this group makes up the vast majority of all animal species.

a birth defect where there is incomplete closing of the backbone and membranes around the spinal cord

The bound edge of a book where the front and back covers meet, usually printed with the title, author, and publisher. Also known as [[书背|書背|shu1 bei4]] or [[书脑|書腦|shu1 nao3]].

mid-ocean ridge in geology

the back of a human body; specifically the spinal column or backbone

to criticize, denounce, or mock someone behind their back; literally to poke someone's backbone

the highest part of a roof where the two sloping surfaces meet

an underwater mountain system formed by plate tectonics in the middle of an ocean

Animal belonging to the phylum Chordata, characterized by having a notochord at some stage of development; includes tunicates, lancelets, and all vertebrates.

The fin on the back of a fish or other aquatic animal; same as [[背鳍|背鰭|bei4 qi2]]

A mountain range located on the ocean floor, usually beneath the surface with steep sides; also written as [[海岭|海嶺|hai3 ling3]].

The highest horizontal beam in the frame of a roof; also called [[大梁|大梁|da4 liang2]] or [[正梁|正梁|zheng4 liang2]]

to leap onto houses and cross over rooffridges, describing the fast movement of burglars or knight-errants, often seen in martial arts fiction

Metaphor for high-altitude regions, usually referring to the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau or the Pamir Mountains; sometimes also used to refer specifically to Mt. Everest.

the mid-Atlantic ridge

a vast undersea mountain system formed by plate tectonics, spanning the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans

colloquial term for being bare-backed or shirtless; to expose the upper body

A ridge formed by slightly tilted parallel rock layers where erosion creates a steep cliff on one side and a gentle slope on the other; also known as a [[单面山|單面山|dan1 mian4 shan1]].

The study of fossil animals with backbones

the wagtail bird, also used figuratively to represent brotherly affection and mutual support during times of distress

a jawless fish such as a lamprey or hagfish, belonging to the class Cyclostomata

mid-ocean ridge; an underwater mountain range formed by plate tectonics

the mid-ocean ridge located along the floor of the Atlantic Ocean

The Mid-Atlantic Ridge, a mid-ocean ridge located along the floor of the Atlantic Ocean

ankylosing spondylitis; Bechterew's disease

to criticize or talk about someone behind their back

A form of therapeutic massage in traditional Chinese medicine, mainly for children, in which the skin along both sides of the spine is squeezed and kneaded from the base to the neck to treat ailments like indigestion.

traditional Chinese medical massage technique involving pinching and pulling the skin along the spine, often used to treat digestive or respiratory issues in children

the study and practice of chiropractic medicine

lacking a backbone or spinal column