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Essentially the same as that in any other vertebrate - including us. It is the central column of the skeleton, and the conduit for the nerve-bundle that is the spinal cord.
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∙ 10y agoThe function of the backbone is to protect the cord of nerves that runs down the back. From this cord, nerves run to parts of the body: muscles and organs. These maintain life. A very small function is to protect some organs as the vertebrae act as attachments for other bones: ribs for one.
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∙ 14y agoIt protects spinal cord and gives posture to our body.
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∙ 13y agoA backbone is an essential part of all vertebrate anatomy. It protects the spinal cord and supports the body in an upright posture.
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∙ 9y agoThe human backbone provides protection of the spinal cord, while allowing for a great deal of flexibility.
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∙ 13y agoto stand up or run
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What constitutes the backbone of DNA?
The backbone of DNA is mainly comprised of phosphates. These phosphates are combined into a pattern with the sugar group deoxyribose to form the backbone.
Does a shell have a backbone?
IT ACTUALLY I THINK IT DOESN'T HAVE A BACKBONE BECAUSE I PREEDICT WEIRDLY THAT IF THEY HAD A SHELL IT WOULD HURT THIER BACKBONE BADLY SO TO ME I SAY IT DOESN'T HAVE A BACKBONE
Is a backbone an intervertebral disk?
No. "Backbone" is a common name for the spinal/vertebral column. Intervertebral disks are the the pieces of cartilage found between the individual vertebral bones in the column/backbone.
What is between the backbone?
The backbone is a single thing. What you are asking is like asking what is between a light pole
Is the backbone a movable joint?
yes
What is the job of a backbone in animals?
the same job a backbone in anything is. to support the animal and hold it together.
What is the job of the backbone of skeleton?
To keep you standing up straight and to protect your spinal cord.
Housekeeping department considered the backbone of a hotel?
wat is houskeeping supavisor don bay job?
How do you draw for a school project about agriculture the backbone of Indian economy?
There are a multitude of ways to draw a school project about agriculture and the backbone of Indian economy. One is to draw the chief job cycle.
Do a stingray have a backbone?
Yes they do!Yes, they have a backbone.
Does a bee have a backbone?
no bees are invertabrates that means they have no backbone
Do flys have a backbone?
No. No insect has a backbone.
What Is A Network Backbone?
Backbone is dick.
What is backbone pain?
A pain on your backbone
Does plankton have a backbone?
No plankton do not have a backbone.
What is the aorta's job?
The aorta's job is to circulate oxygenated blood to the rest of the circulatory system. It is one of the main artery's within the body and it passes from the left ventricle of the heart and goes down to the backbone area.
Name for the backbone?
What is the name for the pieces of the backbone The parts of the spine (backbone) are known as vertebrae.
