The cervical vertebrae, particularly C1 (atlas) and C2 (axis), are the most mobile and delicate vertebrae in the spine. They allow for a wide range of motion, including rotation, flexion, and extension of the neck. Their unique anatomical structures, including the absence of a vertebral body in C1 and the odontoid process in C2, contribute to their mobility but also make them more susceptible to injury.
The superlative of "delicate" is "most delicate." It is used to show that something is the most delicate or sensitive out of a group.
The lower lumbar vertebrae are the most stress bearing vertebrae.
The thoracic spine has the most vertebrae - twelve.
The animal with the most vertebrae is the snake. Some species of snakes can have over 300 vertebrae in their body, allowing them to be extremely flexible and agile.
The lumbar vertebrae are more massive than the cervical vertebrae because they bear a greater load and provide support for the upper body. As the spine descends, the vertebrae must support increasing weight and resist greater mechanical stress, particularly during activities like standing and walking. This structural adaptation leads to larger, thicker bones in the lumbar region compared to the smaller, more delicate cervical vertebrae, which primarily support the head and allow for its mobility.
The most delicate thing I have ever held is a butterfly. It is not the most delicate thing on the planet. I think a bubble is the most delicate item but every time I try to hold one in my hand the bubble bursts.
The thoracic vertebrae take up the most space on a human spine.
So it can hold the paelvis together.
The vertebral body is the most anterior part of a typical vertebrae. It is the weight-bearing portion of the vertebrae and serves as the main point of articulation with adjacent vertebrae in the spinal column.
The bones of the back are the vertebrae, doughnut-shaped bones with the spinal nerves running through them and spongy cartilage discs between most of them. In humans, the spine consists of 33 vertebrae divided into five groups: the cervical vertebrae (neck), thoracic vertebrae (ribs), the lumbar vertebrae (back), the sacral vertebrae (hips) and the coccygeal vertebrae (coccyx or tailbone).
Owls have 14 cervical vertebrae, the same as most other bird species.
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