The invention relates to a device for stabilizing the spine, comprising a bone screw (1) having a screw shaft (2) and having a first threaded portion (5) for insertion into the bone, comprising a rod (3) and a connector (4) that may be fixed to the bone screw (1) for the releasable connection of the rod (3) to the bone screw (1). The connector (3) comprises a connector body (9) having a throughgoing hole (10) and a rod seat (11) that is open on one side, into which the rod (3) may be snap fitted.