Passage for spinal nerves
Humans have two vertebral curves, the primary curve and the secondary curve. The function of vertebral curves is to allow the body to cope with an even amount of weight to be distributed.
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Vertebral foramen
The function of a fetal pig's vertebral column is to reinforce the vertebrate animal. It also keeps the fragile spinal cord protected.
Vertebral foramen
to allow the vertebral artery to pass through to the brain
to provide resilience and flexibility
Vertebral artery passes through transverse formamina of C1-C6!
Shock absorbent between each vertebrae which keeps them separated when impacted by movement
The spinal cord passes through the opening in the cervical vertebrae C1-C7.
The vertebral body, which is situated anteriorly, houses the vertebral disc.
The vertebral arch :)