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Spine Anatomy & Glossary A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z cage - A cylindrical metal device often made of titanium which can be placed between two vertebral bodies to provide structural support. calcification - A process which occurs during aging where normal tissues become harder due to increased calcium content. Cauda Equina: A group of spinal nerve roots located below the spinal cord in the vertebral canal. cervical - Refers to the neck. There are seven cervical vertebrae in the neck. coccygeal - The lowest tip of the spine, also known as the tailbone. corpectomy - A term which describes the removal of the vertebral body, frequently performed to remove pressure off the spinal cord.