Epispinal

/ˌɛpɪˈspaɪnəl/ adjective

Definition

Situated or located above or on the spine; relating to structures that are positioned over the spinal column.

Etymology

From Greek epi- 'upon' + spinal (from Latin spina 'spine/thorn'). Medical anatomical terminology.

Kelly Says

Epispinal fat—the tissue over your spine—is one reason people get lower back pain; when it's inflamed or compressed, it presses on the sensitive nerves beneath it!

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