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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
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What is your spine made of?
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.
What bones make up the axial skeleton?
The bones of the skullThe bones of the thoraxThe bones of the vertebral column
Is a backbone an intervertebral disk?
No. "Backbone" is a common name for the spinal/vertebral column. Intervertebral disks are the the pieces of cartilage found between the individual vertebral bones in the column/backbone.
Why is the vertebral column considered the center of the skeleton?
The vertebral column is considered the center of the skeleton because it provides structural support and protection to the spinal cord. It also serves as an attachment point for muscles and helps maintain the body's posture and balance. Additionally, the vertebral column allows for flexibility and movement in various directions.
What runs through the center of the vertebral column?
The spinal cord runs through the center of the vertebral column, protected by the vertebral bones. It is a crucial part of the central nervous system, responsible for transmitting messages between the brain and the rest of the body. Injury to the spinal cord can result in serious neurological deficits.
Is a backbone a intervertebral disk?
No. "Backbone" is a common name for the spinal/vertebral column. Intervertebral disks are the the pieces of cartilage found between the individual vertebral bones in the column/backbone.
The adult vertebral column contains?
The vertebral column or spinal column, is a column of 26 bones in an adult body. 24 separate vertebrae interspaced with cartilage, and then additionally the sacrum and coccyx.
What is your spine made of?
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.
What are your most important bones?
the vertebral column
Is pubic part of the vertebral column?
No, the pubic bone is not part of the vertebral column. It is part of the pelvic bones, which are located below the vertebral column and contribute to the structure of the pelvis.
How may bones compose the vertebral column?
it is composed of 24 bones
What is the role of cartilage in the spinal column?
Cartilage between the bones allows them to move easily and comfortably without the bones rubbing
How many bones form the vertebral column?
26
What bones make up the axial skeleton?
The bones of the skullThe bones of the thoraxThe bones of the vertebral column
What is the correct arrangement of the bones of a vertebral column starting from the brain to the legs?
The arrangement of the bones in the vertebral column start with the cervical spine. The cervical spine controls the head and neck. The next section of the vertebral column is the thoracic spine which controls the truck and mid back. The last vertebral column is the lumbar spine which is responsible for the legs.
Diagram of cartilage?
Cartilage is a connective tissue found between bones, joints, the ear, the nose, the rib cage, and at the inter-vertebral discs to act as shock absorbers.
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.
