False, that's spina bifida. Both spina bifida and anencephaly are neural tube defects whose risk decreases with adequate folic acid intake.
This is a type anomaly in the vertebral area. It is a result from lack of formation of the vertebral bodyÕs one half.
From the Related link below:Myelomeningocele - most severe form with spinal cord exposureMeningocele - a severe form with the meninges protruding outside the spine under the skin of the backOccult spina bifida - the mildest form with often a small spinal defect often in the lower back
Oculo-Auriculo Vertebral Syndrome-is rere congenital defect characterised by incomplete development of ear ,nose,soft palte & mandibles
The vertebral body, which is situated anteriorly, houses the vertebral disc.
The vertebral arch :)
The vertebral column is inferior to the skull.
the sternum is anterior to the vertebral column
the sternum is anterior to the vertebral column
Vertebral end plates are the top and bottom portions of the vertebral bodies that interface with the vertebral discs. The vertebral end plate is composed of a layer of thickened cancellous (spongy) bone.
The vertebral region is medial to the scapula.
the vertebral column is located below your skull on your back.
vertebral column is inferior to the tranchea