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IS spinal cord is encased in bones called vertebrae to help protect it?
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∙ 10y ago
yes it is encased to keep for any mishaps occurring and damaging the spinal cortex:)))
Bennett Bode
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∙ 9y agoThe spinal cord got that name because it runs through the spine.
It's an important chunk of nerves, so it makes sense to have it well protected by bone, but it hadn't have to be like that. It's just how our anatomy ended up looking.
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∙ 14y agoThe spinal cord is a very delicate structure and its integrity is vital to normal function. The vertebral bones act to protect the spinal cord.
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∙ 9y agobecause without spinal cord no will transport message to the parts of the body
the spinal cord controls and supports movement from your upper body.
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∙ 11y agoI.l.o.v.e.y.o.u ===>>>
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What system is the vertebrae a part of?
the skeletal system. the spinal column is made up of bones that protect the spinal cord called vertebrae
What do your bertebrae protect?
Your VERTEBRAE protect your spinal cord. It's called spell check, people.
What bones protect the vertebrae?
spinal column
What organs does the vertebrate protect?
This question does not make sense. A vertebrate is an animal with a spinal cord protedted by vertebrae which is the backbone. The vertebrae protect the spinal crd.
Is the spinal cord encased in bone to help protect it.?
yes it is encased to keep for any mishaps occurring and damaging the spinal cortex:)))
What system is the vertebra part of?
the skeletal system. the spinal column is made up of bones that protect the spinal cord called vertebrae
Is the spinal cord and brain apart of which nervous system?
Is the spinal cord encased in bone to protect it
What protects the spinal cord and the?
Membranes called meninges cover and protect the brain and spinal cord. The skull and spinal column also protect the brain and spinal cord, respectively. The spinal cord is made up by individual vertebrae.
Which part of the body to the vertebrae protect?
the spinal cord
What protect the vertebrae?
spinal cordSpinal chord and nerves
What does the backbone surround and protect in a vertebrae?
The Spinal Cord.
What certains parts of the body does vertebrae protect?
Spinal Cord
