The vertebrae (plural of vertebra) are the bones of the neck and back, also known as the backbone. They surround the spine of any animal that has one, including a human. The spinal column is made up of many vertebrae that allow flexibility in the back and protect the spinal cord from external damage.
The function of the spinal column is to protect the soft spinal cord and to support the head upright.
In humans, there are 26 total vertebrae :
Cervical vertebrae: 7
Thoracic vertebrae: 12
Lumbar vertebrae: 5
Sacrum (fusion of five sacral vertebrae): 1
Coccyx (fusion of 4 coccygeal vertebrae, aka caudal vertebrae): 1
The vertebral column is inferior to the skull.
the sternum is anterior to the vertebral column
the sternum is anterior to the vertebral column
the vertebral column is located below your skull on your back.
Some afflictions of the vertebral column are scoliosis, lordosis, and kyphosis. These all deal with a curvatures in different regions of the vertebral column.
yes, all vertebrates and chordates have a vertebral column
Lumbar vertebral column
The vertebral column is located posterior to the trachea, which means it is behind the trachea. Additionally, the vertebral column is superior to the trachea, indicating it is situated above the trachea in the body.
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.
That is decided by the vertebral column. Vertebrates have a vertebral column.
The directional term for the sternum to the vertebral column is anterior. This means that the sternum is located in front of or toward the front of the vertebral column in anatomical position.
The anterior longitudinal ligament of the vertebral column acts to limit hyperextension of the spine and provide stability to the vertebral column by connecting and supporting the anterior aspect of the vertebral bodies.