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What permits the flexibility of the vertebral column?
the axis and atlas
Why are there discs of cartilage in the vertebral column?
Cartilage disks in the vertebral column provide flexibility and shock absorbing qualities to the spine. These disks become less elastic with age.
What allows flexibility in vertebral column?
The S shaped curve of the structure and the intervertebral discs!
Two factors that permit flexability of the vertebral column?
The presence of the discs and the S-shaped or springlike construction of the vertebral column prevent shock to the head in walking and running and provide flexibility to the body trunk.
What has a vertebral column?
Any member of the Phylum - Chordata i.e. fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals
Why is the vertebral column considered the center of the skeleton?
The vertebral column is considered the center of the skeleton because it provides structural support and protection to the spinal cord. It also serves as an attachment point for muscles and helps maintain the body's posture and balance. Additionally, the vertebral column allows for flexibility and movement in various directions.
What structures permits flexibility of the vertebral column?
Mostly the fact that it's made up of many separate bones.
What is the reason for a vertebral column to be a collection of bones instead of a single bone?
A Single bone would not allow flexibility.
What is the vertebral column to the skull?
The vertebral column is inferior to the skull.
What is the name of the vertebral column found in animals beginning with b?
The vertebral column found in animals beginning with the letter "b" is called the "backbone" or "bony spine." In scientific terms, it is referred to as the "vertebral column" or "spine." This structure provides support and protection for the spinal cord in various vertebrates, including mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish.
Is the vertebral column is posterior to the sternum?
the sternum is anterior to the vertebral column
Is the vertebral column posterior to the sternum?
the sternum is anterior to the vertebral column
