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The vertebrae form the spinal column (or backbone) which protects the spinal cord, it provides support for human beings to stand upright, it provides a place for the attachment of the pectoral and pelvic girdles, thus the upper and lower limbs. It also transmits the body's weight when standing or walking
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∙ 13y agoHumans have tailbones because our ancesters had tails.
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∙ 14y agoTailbones in humans are the vestigial remnants of actual tails once held by our related ancestor species, made obsolete through changes in evolution and adaptation.
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∙ 15y agoi ment vertebrate(:
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What are the five fused vertebrae with which the hip bones move called?
The five vertebrae that are fused within the pelvic bones are the sacral vertebrae, as well as a few vestigal caudal vertebrae that are called the coccyx in humans.
What is a caudal vertabra?
Caudal vertebrae are tiny bones at the end of the spine and make up the tail bone in humans. In animals, they extend far into the tail but become more and more regressive and smaller as you go along
Are Humans vertebrae?
No, people have backbones made up of vertebrae which is a main characteristic of vertebrates. Invertebrates do not have an internal skeleton.For more information on vertebrates and invertebrates, see the related questions.
What do cat vertebrae do?
Cats have 30 vertebrae-- [while humans have 33 vertebrae during early development and then become 26 after sacral and coccygeal regions fuse.] Cats have 30 vertebrae. Some vertebrae are located in the tail.
Is the coccyx at the caudal end of the vertebral spine?
Yes. Caudal means of, in, or at the tail. The coccyx is the portion of the vertebral spine that is at the very bottom of the spine. It is believed to have once been a tail in humans and still can be elongated like a tail as a rare congenital condition.
What are the five fused vertebrae with which the hip bones move called?
The five vertebrae that are fused within the pelvic bones are the sacral vertebrae, as well as a few vestigal caudal vertebrae that are called the coccyx in humans.
How many vertebrae are in a cow's tail?
A cow has from 18 - 20 caudal (tail) vertebrae
What is a caudal vertabra?
Caudal vertebrae are tiny bones at the end of the spine and make up the tail bone in humans. In animals, they extend far into the tail but become more and more regressive and smaller as you go along
What do the caudal vertebrae and pygostyle combine to form in a bird?
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How many vertebrae form the caudal vertebra?
varies, depending on the species.
Do dogs have bones in there tail?
Yes, they do. The caudal vertebrae extends into a dog's tail. Humans have a coccyx instead. (It can be painfully injured...)
How many bones does the human back have?
7 cervical vertebrae + 12 thoracic vertebrae + 5 lumbar verterbae + 5 sacral vertebrae + 4 caudal vertebrae = 33
How are humans and giraffes related in the skeletal system?
Mammals have 7 cervical (neck) vertebrae. This is true of giraffes. The total number of dorsal vertebrae also varies, but is usually fairly constant among mammalian families. The hoofed mammals almost always have 19 dorsal vertebrae. That is also true in humans.In mammals, the sacrum is formed by the fusion of 3 to 5 vertebrae. True for both.The number of caudal vertebrae can vary between individuals. But it is about 20 for the giraffe. Humans may have 2-3.Mammals have 7 cervical (neck) vertebrae. This is true of giraffes. The total number of dorsal vertebrae also varies, but is usually fairly constant among mammalian families. The hoofed mammals almost always have 19 dorsal vertebrae. That is also true in humans.In mammals, the sacrum is formed by the fusion of 3 to 5 vertebrae. True for both.The number of caudal vertebrae can vary between individuals. But it is about 20 for the giraffe. Humans may have 2-3.
How many cervical vertebrae does a spider monkey have?
7 Cervical, 13 Thoratic, 4 Lumbar, 3 Sacral and 30 Caudal for a total of 57 vertebrae.
How many vertebrae are in a whale's spine?
preferabley a whale has 51 vertabrea in its spine
How many vertebrates do cows have?
The variation in number is in the tail, where cattle can have between 18 to 20 vertebrae in the caudal region, or the tail. There are also seven cervical (neck) vertebrae, 13 thoracic (rib cage) vertebrae, six lumbar (loin) and five sacral (sirloin) vertebrae.
How many vertebrae to humans have?
there are usally 33 in humans
