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short answer - the sacrum and the base of the skull.

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What is the anatomy of the back ligaments and how do they contribute to the overall stability and movement of the spine?

The back ligaments are tough, fibrous tissues that connect bones in the spine. They help stabilize the spine by limiting excessive movement and providing support. Ligaments also play a role in maintaining proper alignment of the vertebrae, which is important for overall spine stability and movement.


What bone do the ribs connect to?

In the anterior position (front), the ribs connect to the sternum (breast bone) and in the posterior position (back), the vertebrae. There are free ribs that do not attach at the sternum, they just attach at the vertebrae.


What divides the scapula into unequal protions?

The scapula is divided by the spine into unequal portions called the supraspinous fossa and infraspinous fossa. The spine is a bony ridge that runs diagonally across the flat surface of the scapula.


What section of the spine the coccyx in?

The coccyx is in the sacral section of the spine.


Is the cervical spine inferior to the lumbar spine?

No.The cervical spine is in the neck and is above the lumbar spine, which is in the low back. Because we reference things from anatomical position, which is standing upright, and because the term "inferior" is used to denote things that are below, that statement would be incorrect. Therefore, we could correctly say the cervical spine is superior, or rostral, to the lumbar spine. We could also say that the lumbar spine is inferior, or caudal, to the cervical spine.

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What is the name of the spine in the neck?

At the very top of the spine are the atlas and axis vertebrae. Beneath them are the cervical vertebrae of the neck, which connect to the dorsal vertebrae of the back. Next are the lumbar vertebrae near the base of the spine, which terminate at the sacrum and coccyx.


What is the anatomy of the back ligaments and how do they contribute to the overall stability and movement of the spine?

The back ligaments are tough, fibrous tissues that connect bones in the spine. They help stabilize the spine by limiting excessive movement and providing support. Ligaments also play a role in maintaining proper alignment of the vertebrae, which is important for overall spine stability and movement.


What other bones connect to the vertebral column?

The occipital bone at the base of the skull articulates with the atlas (C1) of the spine. The other bones that connect to the vertebral column are the 12 pairs of ribs.


What is spine in typography?

In typography, a spine refers to the backbone of a book where the title, author, and publisher information are typically displayed. It is the vertical edge of a book that is visible when it is placed on a shelf. The spine is an important aspect of book design as it helps with book identification and organization.


What bone do the ribs connect to?

In the anterior position (front), the ribs connect to the sternum (breast bone) and in the posterior position (back), the vertebrae. There are free ribs that do not attach at the sternum, they just attach at the vertebrae.


What is below your back bone?

Your "backbone" is actually a series of bones; the technical name is "spinal column", and it's a stack of bones called "vertebrae" connected by cartilage and muscles that allow it to bend and twist. At the bottom of the spine, the vertibrae connect to the pelvis, or "hip bones", which then connect to the thigh, the upper leg bones. The lowermost bone in the spine is the coccyx, or tailbone. If we had tails, that's where they would be connected.


What is the function of the branching nerves?

The branching nerves branch out from the spine and are part of the peripheral nervous system. They connect your body to the central nervous system or brain and spinal cord.


In what way does the nervous system connect to the skeletomuscular?

The nervous system sends signals to make muscles move....Apexxx


What is the plural of spine?

The plural of spine is spines.


What is another word for an animal with a spine?

A vertebrate is an animal with a spine.


What is levocurvature of the spine?

Its a degenerative condition in which your spine curves.


Does a camel have a strait spine or a curved spine?

a curved spine because of its hump