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What structure passes through c1-c7?

The cervical vertebrae (C1-C7) are part of the spinal column and the spinal cord passes through them.


Small bones protecting the spinal cord?

There isextension of brain in neck, thorax and abdomen in what is called as vertebral column. You have seven cervical vertebrae, twelve thoracic vertebrae and five lumber vertebrae fallowed by sacrum.In between them, you have inter-vertebral disc and various ligaments. Which keep them in position. In the hollow part of these vertebrae, there is spinal cord. It extends to the lower border of second lumber vertebrae. Down to it, there is bundle of nerves called as cauda-equina.


What are the five parts of vertebral column in order from superior to inferior?

The vertebral column consists of five main parts, listed from superior to inferior as follows: the cervical vertebrae (7 vertebrae in the neck), the thoracic vertebrae (12 vertebrae in the upper back), the lumbar vertebrae (5 vertebrae in the lower back), the sacrum (5 fused vertebrae forming the posterior part of the pelvis), and the coccyx (4 fused vertebrae forming the tailbone). Each region has distinct characteristics and functions that contribute to the overall structure and flexibility of the spine.


The longest segment of the vertebral column?

You tend to think about the sacrum. But it is not the case. You have the tail bone or the coccyx. It is the most inferior bone in the vertebral column.


What doesn't the vertebral column not include Rib vertebra sacrum coccyx?

The vertebral column, or spine, primarily consists of the individual vertebrae that make up the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal regions. However, when referring specifically to "vertebrae," it typically denotes only the individual vertebrae excluding the sacrum and coccyx, which are fused structures. The rib bones are not part of the vertebral column; they are associated with the thoracic spine but are distinct elements of the ribcage. Thus, the vertebral column includes the vertebrae but does not include ribs, sacrum, or coccyx.

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What bones make up the spinal cord?

Spinal cord is also called vertebral column in vertebrates (humans and mammals.) It is made up of 33 vertebrae. Starting from top most 7 vertebrae makes cervical column,then 12 vertebrae makes thoracic column, then 5 vertebrae makes lumbar column. In the last part of pelvis, the sacral column has 9 fused vertebrae and a tailed portion of the tapering spinal cord is called coccygeal vertebra


What part of the body has vertebrae?

The part of the body that has vertebrae is the spine. The spinal column consists of 33 vertebrae which provides support to the body and protects the spinal cord.


What system is the vertebrae a part of?

the skeletal system. the spinal column is made up of bones that protect the spinal cord called vertebrae


How many vertebrae form part of the spinal column in human and in rabbit?

33 and 42


What part of the spine is both the mechanical weight bearing base of the spinal column and the fused central posterior section of the pelvic girdel?

The sacrum is both the mechanical weight bearing base of the spinal column and the fused central posterior section of the pelvic girdel. The is defined as, one of three bones (sacrum and two pelvic bones) that make up the pelvic ring; consists of five fused sacral vertebrae.


What system is the vertebra part of?

the skeletal system. the spinal column is made up of bones that protect the spinal cord called vertebrae


Bones in your spines are called?

The bones in your spine are called vertebrae. They are stacked on top of each other and provide structure and support for the spinal column. The vertebrae also protect the delicate spinal cord that runs through the middle of the spine.


What structure passes through c1-c7?

The cervical vertebrae (C1-C7) are part of the spinal column and the spinal cord passes through them.


Why does the number of vertebrae change from childhood to to adulthood?

The number of vertebrae changes from childhood to adulthood primarily due to the fusion of certain vertebrae during growth. Infants are born with approximately 33 individual vertebrae, including the sacral and coccygeal regions, which later fuse to form the sacrum (5 fused vertebrae) and the coccyx (typically 4 fused vertebrae). As a result, most adults have 26 distinct vertebrae in the spinal column. This fusion process is a normal part of development, contributing to the stability and strength of the spine as it matures.


Small bones protecting the spinal cord?

There isextension of brain in neck, thorax and abdomen in what is called as vertebral column. You have seven cervical vertebrae, twelve thoracic vertebrae and five lumber vertebrae fallowed by sacrum.In between them, you have inter-vertebral disc and various ligaments. Which keep them in position. In the hollow part of these vertebrae, there is spinal cord. It extends to the lower border of second lumber vertebrae. Down to it, there is bundle of nerves called as cauda-equina.


What are the five parts of vertebral column in order from superior to inferior?

The vertebral column consists of five main parts, listed from superior to inferior as follows: the cervical vertebrae (7 vertebrae in the neck), the thoracic vertebrae (12 vertebrae in the upper back), the lumbar vertebrae (5 vertebrae in the lower back), the sacrum (5 fused vertebrae forming the posterior part of the pelvis), and the coccyx (4 fused vertebrae forming the tailbone). Each region has distinct characteristics and functions that contribute to the overall structure and flexibility of the spine.


How many spinal vertebra does a human have?

There are 33 vertebrae in the spinal cord of a human being. They are broadly categorized into 5 areas. They are called the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum & coccyx vertebra. The upper 3 areas have a total of 24 vertebrae, which includes 7 cervical vertebrae, 12 thoracic vertebrae & 5 lumbar vertebrae. Sometimes the lumbar region, may have an additional vertebra, it does happen - but it is rare. 5 vertebrae are fused together to form the sacrum & 3 vertebrae form the end of the spinal column which is the coccyx.