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The spinal cord carries all the nervous impulses from/to the brain to/from the body below the neck. This means that any damage to the cord can have very serious consequences, which vary depending on the level at which damage occurs: for example, a lesion in the lower, sacral, portion may cause paralysis in the legs, whilst a higher cervical lesion can be fatal.
The vertebrae protect the spinal cord from mechanical injury by providing a 'shell' through which it travels; they maintain a straight line so that the cord cannot be bent or twisted; and they provide points of attachment for some muscles to allow certain movements. Having separate vertebrae means that some movement is possible, eg. bending over, but provides enough restriction to prevent damage.
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What is the role of the vertebral column?
Is to protect the spinal cord
What structure protect the spinal cord?
vertebral column
What organs are inferior to the diaphragm lateral to the vertebral column and behind the peritoneal cavity?
The kidneys are in the retroperitoneal space, located inferior to the diaphragm, lateral to the vertebral column, and deep to the peritoneal cavity.
What organ protects the spinal cord?
Your vertebral column protects the spinal cord. Vertebral column is supported by strong ligaments. Most importantly the muscle tone is there, which act on vertebral column, to protect your spinal cord.
What is the difference between spinal column and vertebral column?
because during the growth of human beings the vertebral column outgrows the spinal chord. that's why we don't find the spinal cord starting from lower lumbar region where lumbar puncture is done.
What structures do the vertebral column and thoracic cage protect?
Spinal cord for the vertebral column and heart, lungs, thymus and other small structures of the chest cavity for the rib cage
What organ does the backbone protect?
The spinal cord is contained within the vertebral column (backbone). Ribs attach to the vertebral column, so in that sense, you could say the contents of the thoracic cavity (lungs and heart) are also protected by the vertebrae, as ribs arise from the vertebrae. But only the spinal cord lies within the backbone itself. It does not directly protect any organs.
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
Directioanl terms for vertebral column to trachea?
vertebral column is inferior to the tranchea
Where is the vertebral column located?
the vertebral column is located below your skull on your back.
