Cryptic crossword clue
Chopper I used to sever left primate upended above second vertebra 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word EPAXIAL

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The straight part
We know that "above second vertebra" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case above second vertebra = epaxial.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does EPAXIAL mean?

EPAXIAL noun
  1. Such a muscle
EPAXIAL adjective
  1. Located above and behind an axis (typically a midline)

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