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The vertebrae (plural of vertebra) are the bones of the neck and back, also known as the backbone. They surround the spine of any animal that has one, including a human. The spinal column is made up of many vertebrae that allow flexibility in the back and protect the spinal cord from external damage.
The function of the spinal column is to protect the soft spinal cord and to support the head upright.
In humans, there are 26 total vertebrae :
Cervical vertebrae: 7
Thoracic vertebrae: 12
Lumbar vertebrae: 5
Sacrum (fusion of five sacral vertebrae): 1
Coccyx (fusion of 4 coccygeal vertebrae, aka caudal vertebrae): 1
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∙ 8y agoThe vertebral column protects the spinal chord and nervous system, is a conduit for peripheral nervous system, helps hold the torso upright (in humans), allows for movement of the torso.
The column:
- Provides Support.
- Protects the nerve cord.
- Provides anchorage for muscle attachments.
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∙ 10y agoIt`s your back bone. without it you would not be able to walk or support your own weight.
Another answer: It supports and protects your spinal cord
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∙ 10y agospinal column
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The vertebrae bone protects the spinal cord
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What is the vertebral column to the skull?
The vertebral column is inferior to the skull.
Is the vertebral column posterior to the sternum?
the sternum is anterior to the vertebral column
Is the vertebral column is posterior to the sternum?
the sternum is anterior to the vertebral column
Where is the vertebral column located?
the vertebral column is located below your skull on your back.
Directioanl terms for vertebral column to trachea?
vertebral column is inferior to the tranchea
What are some afflictions of the vertebral column?
Some afflictions of the vertebral column are scoliosis, lordosis, and kyphosis. These all deal with a curvatures in different regions of the vertebral column.
Do all vertebrates have vertebral column?
yes, all vertebrates and chordates have a vertebral column
Which vertebral column curve is formed when a child starts to walk?
Lumbar vertebral column
What is the vertebral column and skull?
The vertebral column and skull is another description for the spinal column. See the related link for more information. The entire vertebral column consists of the skull, the 33 vertebrae and the ribcage.
Why is the vertebral column considered the center of the skeleton?
The bones of the skeleton are in some way connected to the vertebral column.
What determines that animal is invertebrate?
That is decided by the vertebral column. Vertebrates have a vertebral column.
What is the difference in the overall shape of a human vertebral column and a cat's?
In general, the human vertebral column has a soft S shape. The cat's vertebral column, on the other hand, is a soft C shape. That is to say, a cat's vertebral column curves once whereas the human's curves twice, in opposite directions.
