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There are 7 cervical vertebrae, 12 thoracic vertebrae, 5 lumbar vertebrae, the 5 sacral vertebrae fused to form the sacrum, and the 4 coccygeal vertebrae fused to form the coccyx. Depending on the way you count the number of bones, it comes to as few as 26 bones (just the fused sacrum and fused coccyx are counted) or 33 bones (if you count each bone that is fused).
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What is the column at the back of the body?
The spinal column is a series small bones that helps support the body and surrounds the spinal cord which has nerve links from the cord to various parts of the body and leading back to the brain.
Bones in your spines are called?
The bones in your spine are called vertebrae. They are stacked on top of each other and provide structure and support for the spinal column. The vertebrae also protect the delicate spinal cord that runs through the middle of the spine.
Is the spinal column part of the axial or appendicular skeleton?
The spinal column is part of the axial skeleton. (The appendicular skeleton is made up of the bones of the appendages. These would include all of the arm and hand bones, and leg and foot bones.)
What are irregular bones found in the spine?
Irregular bones found in the spine include the vertebrae. These bones provide support and protection to the spinal cord. The irregular shape of vertebrae allows for movement while maintaining stability in the spine.
What is the protected by the vertebrae?
The spinal cord
How many bones are there in a spinal column?
There are 7 bones that are formed at the top of the spinal column.
What bones protect the vertebrae?
spinal column
What bones make up spinal column?
Answer: Vertebrae
What are the small bones of the spinal column called?
Vertebra.
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 is the name of the back bone?
Vetabrae are the building bones of the spinal column.
Is the spinal cord made out of bone?
The human spinal cord is protected by the bony spinal column. The spinal column is made up of bones called vertebrae. The spinal cord itself is made of neurons, similar to the brain itself.
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 is the small bones of a spinal column called?
Each one is called a vertebra.
What bones protect the nervous system?
The small bones that protect the nerve cord are the vertebrae.
What bones protects spinal cord?
The spinal cord is protected by the vertebral column or spinal column. The vertebral column is a collection of individual bones called vertebrae that encase and protect the spinal cord. The vertebral column is divided into three parts: seven cervical (neck) vertebrae at the top, twelve thoracic vertebrae in the midback, and five lumbar vertebrae in the lower back. Below the lumbar vertebrae, but not protecting the spinal cord, are the sacrum and coccyx (tailbone).
What is the difference between spinal vertebrae and spinal column?
Spinal vertebrae are the individual bones that make up the spinal column, which is the entire structure that protects and supports the spinal cord. The spinal column consists of multiple vertebrae stacked on top of each other, forming the backbone.
