a person who is skilled in relating stories and anecdotes interestingly. Origin of raconteur. 1820-1830. 1820-30; < French, equivalent to racont(er) to tell (Old French r(e)- re- + aconter to tell, account) + -eur -eur.
1 An abnormal curve of the lumbar spine is lordosis, also called sway back. 2  An abnormal curve of the thoracic spine is kyphosis, also called hunchback.  An abnormal curve from side-to-side is called scoliosis.
1 Seventh thoracic vertebrae (T7) : The thoracic spinal nerve 7 passes through underneath T7. 2  Eighth thoracic vertebrae (T8) : The T8 and T9 vertebrae are found at the same level as the xiphoid process. 3  The thoracic spinal nerve 8 passes through underneath T8.