Injections of saline do not change a rat's vertebral bone density. This is known because the T score is unchanged after the injections.
People, particularly post menopausal women, suffer from compression fractures in the vertebral column as a result of osteoporsis (a reduction in bone mineral density).
Calcitonin injections have no effect on vertebral bone density...it is anticipated when doing the experiment that there would be...but there is not. (Marieb)
Drinking lots of soda does have an effect on bone density. Specifically, people who drink a lot of soda are likely to have a lower bone density than people who do not consume soda.
vertebrae
The vertebral column.
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Higher bone density
Sclerosis in the vertebral body refers to increased density or hardening of the bone. It can be caused by conditions such as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, or other degenerative diseases of the spine. Sclerosis can lead to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility in the affected area.
Vertebral end plates are the top and bottom portions of the vertebral bodies that interface with the vertebral discs. The vertebral end plate is composed of a layer of thickened cancellous (spongy) bone.
its not a single bone but a series of bones called the vertebral column