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The five types of vertebra are the:

  • cervical vertebrae (neck)
  • thoracic vertebrae (chest)
  • lumbar vertebrae (back)
  • sacral (pelvis)
  • coccyx (tailbone)
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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).


How many bones are in the lumber?

The lumbar region of the vertebral column contains 5 vertebrae (the bones of the spine).


What are the five parts of vertebral column in order from superior to inferior?

The vertebral column consists of five main parts, listed from superior to inferior as follows: the cervical vertebrae (7 vertebrae in the neck), the thoracic vertebrae (12 vertebrae in the upper back), the lumbar vertebrae (5 vertebrae in the lower back), the sacrum (5 fused vertebrae forming the posterior part of the pelvis), and the coccyx (4 fused vertebrae forming the tailbone). Each region has distinct characteristics and functions that contribute to the overall structure and flexibility of the spine.


What are the names of the five different types of vertebrae in the vertebral column?

Vertebrae are divided into sections: the atlas and axis account for the first cervical vertebrae, of which there are 7 in total; there are 12 thoracic vertebrae, 7 lumbar vertebrae, 1 sacrum (5 separate vertebrae in a baby), and 1 coccyx (4 separate vertebrae in a baby).


What bone is the most inferior part of the vertebral column?

The smallest bone in the vertebral column is C1, also known as the Atlas. Unless you look down to Co4/5 in the coccyx, this whole region is smaller that alot of the individual vertebrae. True, however, the coccygeal bones are fused, and are typically thought of as a single bone.


The vertebral column posses what?

The vertebral column, also known as the spine, possesses a series of vertebrae that are stacked on top of each other, providing structural support and protecting the spinal cord. It consists of 33 individual vertebrae divided into five regions: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal. Additionally, the vertebral column allows for flexibility and movement while maintaining overall stability and posture. It also serves as an attachment point for muscles and ligaments.


How many bones are in the spinal cord?

The vertebrae


What take up residence at the end of the vertebrae column?

The coccyx, or tailbone, resides at the end of the vertebral column in humans. It is a small triangular bone that consists of three to five fused vertebrae and provides attachment for various muscles and ligaments.


What are the five regions of the vertebral column?

7 Cervical Vertebrae12 Thoracic Vertebrae5 Lumbar Vertebrae5 Sacral Vertebrae3-5 Coccyx Vertebrae (although these are usually fused together)


How many different regions are found on the spinal column?

The spine, also known as the vertebral column or spinal column, is a column of 26 bones in an adult body – 24 separate vertebrae interspaced with cartilage plus the sacrum. The last is the coccyx which is not interspaced with cartilage. The spinal column is divided into 5 different areas grouped into seven cervical vertebrae in the neck, twelve thoracic vertebrae (corresponding to each pair of ribs), five sacral vertebrae which are fused together to form one bone called the sacrum.


Small bones protecting the spinal cord?

There isextension of brain in neck, thorax and abdomen in what is called as vertebral column. You have seven cervical vertebrae, twelve thoracic vertebrae and five lumber vertebrae fallowed by sacrum.In between them, you have inter-vertebral disc and various ligaments. Which keep them in position. In the hollow part of these vertebrae, there is spinal cord. It extends to the lower border of second lumber vertebrae. Down to it, there is bundle of nerves called as cauda-equina.


What part of the vertebral column receives the most stress by bearing most of the weight of the body?

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