0
The vertebrae and the skull surround the central nervous system (CNS), which consists of the brain and spinal cord. This system is responsible for processing sensory information, coordinating movement, and regulating bodily functions. The vertebral column protects the spinal cord, while the skull encases the brain, safeguarding these vital components of the nervous system.
What else can I help you with?
What does the skull and vertebrae protect?
The central nervous system: the brain and spinal cord.
What bones protect the nervous system?
The small bones that protect the nerve cord are the vertebrae.
How is the skull supported?
it is supported by your vertebrae in your back
What is the bone connecting the skull with the hipbone?
Vertebrae.
What does the backbone surround and protect in a vertebrae?
The Spinal Cord.
Examples of bones for axial skeleton?
Examples of bones in the axial skeleton include the skull, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum. These bones play a crucial role in protecting the central nervous system and supporting the body's structure.
What system Protects the body's nervous system?
the skull
What are the vertebrae in the neck region called?
The vertebrae in the neck region are called cervical vertebrae. There are seven cervical vertebrae labeled C1 to C7, with C1 being closest to the skull and C7 being closest to the thoracic vertebrae.
What did axial skeleton contain?
Skull;(cranium and mandible), vertebrae, sternum
What bone does the spine attach?
the skull, pelvis, ribs, and scapula
Does vertebrae protect the cerebellum?
No, The cerebellum is protected by the skull along with most of the rest of the brain. The vertebrae serve to protect the spinal cord.
What is the protected by the vertebrae?
The spinal cord
