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The vertebral column,also called spinal column, spine, or backbone, in vertebrate animals is the flexible column extending from neck to tail, made of a series of bones, the vertebrae. Also ligaments which hold bones to bones are present. Vertebral disks made of fibrocartilage are found between the vertebral bones.
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What kind of spine has 7 bones?
The cervical region of the spine contains 7 vertebrae. The best motion in this are is rotation. C1 (the atlas) and C2 (the axis) are specialized bones of rotation.
What is the the different freely movable joints in your spine?
The freely movable joints in the spine are called facet joints. These joints are located on the back of each vertebra and allow for movement and flexibility in the spine. The facet joints work together with the intervertebral discs to facilitate various spinal movements such as bending forward and twisting.
What is another name for the back bone?
You back bone refers to the spinal column in the human skeleton. The spine is made up of 24 vertebrae and can be divided into three parts: the Cervical spine (top), the thoracic spine (middle) and the lumbar (lower back).
The bone that run down your back?
The bone that runs down your back is called the spine, also known as the vertebral column or backbone. It is made up of 33 individual vertebrae stacked on top of each other, which are divided into different sections: Cervical spine (neck region) – 7 vertebrae Thoracic spine (upper and mid-back) – 12 vertebrae Lumbar spine (lower back) – 5 vertebrae Sacrum – 5 fused vertebrae Coccyx (tailbone) – 4 fused vertebrae The spine protects the spinal cord(561-836-7248) and supports the body, allowing flexibility and movement.
What is the spine joint?
The spine, or spinal column, is made up of a series of joints called gliding joints and are made of dense irregular connective tissue which is strong and allows for only slight movement in comparison to freely movable joints, like those in the arms and legs.
What is another name for your backbone?
Back Bone: your spine...made of spinal vertebrae
What is a snake's spine made out of?
Bone
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 much bones is your spine made of?
about 8 bone
Is a skeleton made of cartilage?
yes if it has a spine, it doesn't matter if it is made of cartilage
What connects the spine to the pelvis?
The connection is made with ligaments and connective tissues. Below the lumbar spine is the sacrum. The sacrum is actually a group of specialized fused vertebrae that connects the spine to the pelvis.
Is skeletons made of cartilage a vertebrate?
yes if it has a spine, it doesn't matter if it is made of cartilage
How many bone is your spine made up of?
I think that it is 7
Where are the vertebrae in a human body?
The spine is made up of vertebrae.
What are the divisions of the back and their abbreviations?
I'm assuming you mean the spine - The highest 7 vertebrae make up the cervical spine (or C spine) = the neck The next 12 vertebrae (where your ribs attach) make up the thoracic spine (or T spine) - this can also be referred to as the dorsal spine The next 5 vertebrae down make up the lumbar spine (or L spine) = the lower back And the sacrum is the very bottom of the spine made of 5 fused vertebrae.
What kind of spine has 7 bones?
The cervical region of the spine contains 7 vertebrae. The best motion in this are is rotation. C1 (the atlas) and C2 (the axis) are specialized bones of rotation.
What is the the different freely movable joints in your spine?
The freely movable joints in the spine are called facet joints. These joints are located on the back of each vertebra and allow for movement and flexibility in the spine. The facet joints work together with the intervertebral discs to facilitate various spinal movements such as bending forward and twisting.
