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What is formed by the fusion of pedicles and lamina?

The fusion of pedicles and lamina in the vertebral column forms the vertebral arch. This structure helps protect the spinal cord and provides attachment points for muscles and ligaments that support the spine.


Directioanl terms for vertebral column to trachea?

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.


Is pubic part of the vertebral column?

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.


What is the anterior ligament of the vertebral column also act to?

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.


What species has the largest skull?

The animal that has the largest skull on the shortest spine relatively speaking would probably be a Human (Homo Sapien) or a Neanderthal (Homo Neanderthalensis), both Neanderthals and Humans have relatively large skulls as they are well encephalized. they also have a relatively short vertebral column, the most flexible and shortest backbone among all primates.The Sperm Whale (Physeter Macrocephalus) (Cachalot) is the animal with the largest skull in the world (both in general and aquatically).The African Bush Elephant (Loxodonta Africana) is the largest-skulled terrestrial animal in the world.The extinct aquatic animal with the largest skull would probably be either a Mosasaurus Hoffmannii or a Carcharodon Megaladon.The Titanoceratops Ouranos is the extinct terrestrial animal with the largest skull.The members of the Order Anura (Frogs) have the shortest spines (shortest spinal columns) (shortest vertebral columns) (shortest backbones).The animal that has the largest skull on the shortest spine (shortest spinal column) (shortest vertebral column) (shortest backbone) (relatively speaking) would probably be a Human (Homo Sapien) or a Neanderthal (Homo Neanderthalensis), both Neanderthals and Humans have relatively large skulls as they are well encephalized. they also have a relatively short vertebral column, the most flexible and shortest backbone among all primates.

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What muscle is located on the sides of the vertebral column?

Erector spinae are the muscles that move the vertebral column.It is the largest muscle mass of the back, forming a prominent bulge on either side of the vertebral column.It is the chief extensor of the vertebral column. It is also important in controlling flexion, lateral flexion and rotation of the vertebral column and in maintaining the lumbar curve, because the main mass of the muslce is in the lumbar region.Consists of: iliocostalis, longissimus and spinalis.Erector spinae are the muscles that move the vertebral column.


Are the lumnae vertebre the most massive?

The lumbar vertebrae are the largest segments of the movable part of the vertebral column


How many bones in a newborn vertebral column?

there are 312 to be exact, but the most common largest ones there are only 40


Where is vertebral disc is housed?

The vertebral body, which is situated anteriorly, houses the vertebral disc.


What is the vertebral column to the skull?

The vertebral column is inferior to the skull.


What is formed by the fusion of pedicles and lamina?

The fusion of pedicles and lamina in the vertebral column forms the vertebral arch. This structure helps protect the spinal cord and provides attachment points for muscles and ligaments that support the spine.


Is the vertebral column posterior to the sternum?

the sternum is anterior to the vertebral column


Is the vertebral column is posterior to the sternum?

the sternum is anterior to the vertebral column


What is a spinal end plate?

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.


In anatomic position the vertebral region is where to the scapula?

The vertebral region is medial to the scapula.


Where is the vertebral column located?

the vertebral column is located below your skull on your back.


What are some afflictions of the vertebral column?

Some afflictions of the vertebral column are scoliosis, lordosis, and kyphosis. These all deal with a curvatures in different regions of the vertebral column.