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A vertebrae are bones in the spinal column (also called spine or backbone)
The function of the spinal column is to protect the soft spinal cord and to support the body and hold the head upright.
Plural for vertebra. Bony segments forming the human spinal column.
Cervical vertebrae (C1-C7): 7
Thoracic vertebrae (T1-T12): 12
Lumbar vertebrae (L1-L5): 5
Sacral vertebrae (S1-S5): 5
Coccygeal vertebrae: 3-5
IT IS THE SMALL BONES THAT FORM THE SPINAL CORD
vertebrae i a series of bones to make up the spine. A vertabrae is an animal with a back bone. There are five classes of vertabrae: amphibeans, birds, fish, mamals, and reptiles.
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Function of pedicle and lamina in lumbar vertebrae?
sex
What is the primary function of the neural spine of the lumbar vertebra?
Attachment of the ligaments that hold the vertebrae together and the muscles that move them
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 are the three types of vertebrae?
cervical vertebrae thoracic vertebrae. lumbar vertebrae
Where is the vertebrae located in the lower back are the?
The lumbar vertebrae, there are 5 lumbar vertebrae.
Function of pedicle and lamina in lumbar vertebrae?
sex
What is the function of the discs between the vertebrae?
Its primary purpose is to act as a shock absorber between adjacent vertebrae. Spinal discs also act as ligaments that hold the vertebrae of the spine together
What is the function of the spinal?
the spinal vertebrae helps your back up and moving
What is the function for the vertebrae in dogs?
To protect the spinal cord. This is the function of vertebrae in all vertebrate animals: fish, lizards, lions, bats, etc., not just dogs. It also give structural support for the posture of land-based animals.
Which bone protects the back bone?
None. Your back bone, or vertebrae, protects your spinal column, which is a membrane with nerves running down it that help control your muscle movements and organ function in your body.
What is the primary function of the neural spine of the lumbar vertebra?
Attachment of the ligaments that hold the vertebrae together and the muscles that move them
What is the function of the inter vertebral disks?
Shock absorbent between each vertebrae which keeps them separated when impacted by movement
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 are the three types of vertebrae?
cervical vertebrae thoracic vertebrae. lumbar vertebrae
What is the function of lumbar vertebrae?
The lumbar vertebrae are very important in supporting the upper body in an upright position. They have an increased body sized compared to the other vertebrae for this reason. They also contain a small portion of the spinal cord and other nervous tissue and provide protection of these.
How many vertebrae in a dog's spine?
Dogs have a total of thirty vertebrae in their spines. They have seven cervical vertebrae, thirteen thoracic vertebrae, seven lumbar vertebrae and three sacral vertebrae.
What do vertebral discs provide to the spinal cord?
The main function of the discs is to provide cushion and a sort of filler for the crack between vertebrae.
