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This is a tricky question as it is not clear which end of the spine we are referring to. At the head end there is a bone or vertebra upon which the head is resting this is known as the atlas, it does not have a body and its centrum fuses with the axis to provide a pivot for the head to turn on. At the other end of the spine - the tail end the last bones are fused together to form the coccyx, the number may vary from 3 to 5. These bones are rudimanetary and are usually fused together.
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∙ 9y agoThe bones of the spine are called vertebrae. There are 33 total vertebrae in 5 regions.The regions are:
- cervical (7 bones)
- thoracic (12 bones)
- lumbar (5 bones)
- sacral (5 fused bones)
- coccygeal (4 fused bones)
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∙ 9y agoThe vertebrae (singular vertebra) are the individual bones that make up the spinal column.
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∙ 9y agoThey are called as vertebrae.
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Are the bones that make up your backbone called tarsals?
Your spine is made up of vertebra. Tarsals are in your feet!
Is it true that the pectoral girdle is formed by the articulation of the hip bones and the sacrum?
No - the pectoral girdle refers to the shoulders. The two bones that make up the pectoral girdle are the scapula and clavicle.
Is a vertebra an example of a long bone?
Vertebrae are classified as irregular bones.
What bones make up the palm?
The bones in your palm are called: Metacarpals.
What are the bones in your back bone called?
What is often called the spine refers to a group of bone known as the vertebral column. This column is composed of vertebrae, the sacrum, and the coccyx. 2nd Answer: The spine is more specifically composed of the neck bones, or "C" vertebrae, so-called because their true names are "Cervical". There are 5 of these, the top two being also called the Atlas and the Axis. Next, named after the thorax of the body are the thoracic, or "T" vertebrae. There are 12 of these, T-1 through T-12. The small of the back, or Lumbar area, is composed of 5 "L", or Lumbar bones. The two spinal section between the 2 rear bones of the hips is actually part of the spine: The Sacrum. There are usually 5 "S" or Sacral vertebrae, and they are usually all fused together in adulthood. They sit like a wedge between the hipbones. And at the very bottom are the 3 or 4 bones of the coccyx, or "Tailbone". These coccygial bones are also fused together by adulthood.
What bones make up your spine?
The spine is also known as the vertebrae. The vertebrae is made up of a bunch of smaller bones called vertebrates.
What is the scientific name for backbones?
Spine or the individual bones that make it up are called Vertebrae (singular: vertebra).
Are the bones that make up your backbone called tarsals?
Your spine is made up of vertebra. Tarsals are in your feet!
WHAT IS THE BONE THAT FORMS A BACK BONE?
The bone that forms the back bone is the spine. The spine is composed of vertebrae. It is the chief support of organizing the nervous system.
Where are vertebra's located?
They are the bones that make up the spine.
Is the spine one bone?
The Spine is made up of many smaller bones, which is what allows flexing and movement of the spine. Please see the related links for a detailed picture of the bones that make up the spine.
How many bones make up a crocodile spine?
49
What r back bones?
Bones that make up your spine (and help keep the construction of your other bones together).
How many bones make up the average fetus?
the head spine
Why is a human back bone made up from small bones?
A single, long bone would be rigid, to make a spine that will bend it has to be made of smaller articulated units.
How many bones in the animal body that make the spine?
The amount of bones in the spine of vertebrates varies from animal to animal. For example, humans have 33 vertebrae while a Burmese python can have around 450 vertebrae.
What is another name for spine?
It has many improper terms that many people use today, such as; back, neck, cord, etc. In learning about the bones of the body, scientists and teachers recall the spine as the vertebra (vertebrae for plural).
