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Is it normal for the vertebrae to rotate as well as curving in the spine?
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∙ 9y ago
yes, vertebrae can rotate such as turning to look to your side. They can also curve as in bending down to pick something up.
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∙ 9y ago
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Which area of the spine has the most vertebrae?
The thoracic spine has the most vertebrae - twelve.
What are the bony parts of spine called?
The bony segments of the spine is the vertebrae.
What are the three sections of the backbone?
The normal anatomy of the spine is usually described by dividing up the spine into 3 major sections: the cervical, the thoracic, and the lumbar spine. (Below the lumbar spine is a bone called the sacrum, which is part of the pelvis). Each section is made up of individual bones called vertebrae. There are 7 cervical vertebrae, 12 thoracic vertebrae, and 5 lumbar vertebrae.Anatomy of the Spine
2 The Thoracic vertebrae is inferior to the lumbar vertebrae?
the thoracic spine is above the lumbar spine which means ALL thoracic vertebrae are superior to the lumbar vertebrae.
What are the individual bones of the spine called?
the individual bones of the spine are called "Vertebrae"
What happened to the vertebrae at the end of the spine?
The vertebrae at the end of the spine are fused to form the coccyx (tailbone).
What are the ring shaped bones that are parts of the spine?
The 33 ring-shaped bones of the spine are called the vertebrae.
What is the name of the spine in the neck?
At the very top of the spine are the atlas and axis vertebrae. Beneath them are the cervical vertebrae of the neck, which connect to the dorsal vertebrae of the back. Next are the lumbar vertebrae near the base of the spine, which terminate at the sacrum and coccyx.
Why do snakes have 500 vertebrae?
vertebrae are the bones that make up the spine snakes are very long so have a long spine and thus a lot of vertebrae
Where are the vertebrae in a human body?
The spine is made up of vertebrae.
Where is your vertebra located?
Your "vertebrae" is any of the segments of bone that make up the spine; therefore your vertebrae is located with your spine.
What is positional change or scoliosis?
Scoliosis is an abnormal curving of the spine.
