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What connects the vertebrae to each other?
The vertebrae are connected to each other by ligaments. These strong, fibrous bands of tissue help stabilize the spinal column and allow for movement while providing support and protection to the spinal cord.
What are the three types of vertebrae?
The three types of vertebrae are cervical (in the neck region), thoracic (in the chest region), and lumbar (in the lower back region). Each type of vertebra has unique characteristics that provide support and flexibility to the spine.
Why are there discs of cartilage between the bones in the vertebral column?
The reason there are discs of cartilage between the bones in the vertebral column is because it is to cushion the vertebrae from grinding against each other, which is what happens when arthritis/age sets in, causing the discs of cartilage to erode and letting the vertebrae grind against each other/crush the spinal cord, causing pain and/or paralysis
How are thoracic vertebrae 11 and 12 different from all the other thoracic vertebrae?
Thoracic vertebrae 11 and 12 are unique because they only have one costal facet on each side for articulating with ribs (compared to two on each side in other thoracic vertebrae). They also lack a transverse costal facet on their transverse process.
What is located between the vertebrae?
Intervertebral discs are located between the vertebrae. These discs act as cushions and provide flexibility to the spine, allowing for movement and protecting the bones from rubbing against each other.
What are The parts of the thoracic vertebrae that articulate with the ribs are?
The ribs articulate with the thoracic vertebrae. The thoracic vertebrae also articulate with each other.
What separates adjacent vertebrae and soften the forces created by walking?
Intervertebral disc separates adjacent vertebral bodies.
Why does each vertebrae need to be separated from each other?
Without such separation you will not have mobility of the spine. Some times the adjoining vertebrae fuse and create the problem.
Why do you need cartilage?
So the vertebrae in your spine will not grind agaist each other.
Is your vertebrae movable?
Almost all the joints between vertebrae are movable. The joints between the cervical vertebrae and lumber vertebrae have fairly good movement. Between thoracic vertebrae only you have less movement. But then they do move on each other.
What separates America and Mexico from each other?
The Rio Grande river .
What is the definition of political boundaries?
separates countries or states from each other
What is in between each vertibrey?
Between each vertebrae in the spinal column is an intervertebral disc, which acts as a cushion and shock absorber. The discs allow for flexibility and movement of the spine and help prevent the vertebrae from rubbing against each other.
What is the other name of the reduction division that separates two homologous chromosomes from each other?
Meiosis
What is the Definition for Political Border?
separates countries or states from each other
What feature distinguishes thoracic vertebrae from other vertebrae?
Thoracic vertebrae are attached to a pair of ribs
What is an asscut from Toy Story?
It is the cut or long line that separates the buttocks cheeks from each other.
