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Why does each vertebra have a hole that goes through it?
The hole in each vertebra forms the vertebral foramen through which the spinal cord passes. This structure provides protection and support for the spinal cord while allowing for nerves to branch out from the spinal cord to different parts of the body.
Vertebral Foramen?
The large hole located between the body and the spinous process. The spinal cord passes through this foramen.
Where is the axis located on the body?
The Axis is the second vertebra in your spinal column right at the top.
Where in the body does the spinal cord end?
The spinal cord ends at the level of the first lumbar vertebra, which is just below the level of the ribs.
What is the function of the body of a vertebra?
The body of a vertebra is the main weight-bearing portion that supports the spinal column. It also provides attachment points for muscles and ligaments, and helps protect the spinal cord and nerves within the spinal canal.
What structure passes through the invertebral foramen?
The spinal nerve passes through the intervertebral foramen, which is a small opening formed by two adjacent vertebrae in the spine. The spinal nerve carries sensory and motor information between the spinal cord and the rest of the body.
Is the spinal cavity a ventral body cavity?
No. The spinal cavity is part of the Dorsal cavity, which also includes the cranial cavity. The spinal cavity is the space in vertebrae(spinal bones) through which the spinal cord passes.
What structure passes through each intervertebral foramen?
A spinal nerve passes through each intervertebral foramen. These nerves exit the spinal cord and branch out to various parts of the body to facilitate communication between the brain and the rest of the body.
What is the scientific name for the middle of vertebrae?
The vertebral body of the vertebra is the scientific name for the middle. The spinal canal is anterior to it.
What is the Weight-bearing portion of the vertebra?
The body (or centrum): the rounded central portion of the vertebra, which faces anteriorly in the human vertebral column.The body (or centrum): the rounded central portion of the vertebra, which faces anteriorly in the human vertebral column.
What body cavity protect the spinal column?
The dorsal cavity is located in the skull and within the spinal column. It is divided into the cranial and spinal cavities, which protect the nervous system.
What part of the nervous system protected by the vertebrae?
The spinal cord is protected by the vertebrae. It runs through a channel called the vertebral foramen, which is located above the body of the vertebra and below the spinous process.
