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What is the vervical vertebrae?

You mean the cervical vertebrae. ( C and v are close enough on the key board!) You have the 7 cervical vertebrae in the neck region. They are small in size. They all have foramen transversarium in them. They do not have the markings of the ribs on the body, like the thoracic vertebrae.


How many thoracic vertebrae does a chimp have?

Twelve thoracic vertebrae, same as you have.


What is the shape and size of the cervicle vertebrae?

Cervical vertebrae are typically small and have a distinctive shape characterized by a relatively small body and large vertebral foramen, allowing for the passage of the spinal cord. They are generally more delicate than other vertebrae, with a unique structure that includes transverse foramen in each transverse process, which accommodate the vertebral arteries. The first two cervical vertebrae, the atlas and axis, have specialized shapes that allow for a greater range of motion in the neck. Overall, there are seven cervical vertebrae, labeled C1 to C7, each varying slightly in size but maintaining a similar structural design.


Is sternum the same thing as vertebrae?

No, the sternum is NOT the same thing as vertebrae. The sternum is the breastbone. Vertebra are in the spine.


What are the small backbones called?

Vertebrae


What is the size each vertebra?

Vertebrae are typically about 1 inch in diameter and vary in size from around 0.7 inches to 1.5 inches in height, depending on the region of the spine. The lumbar vertebrae tend to be the largest and the cervical vertebrae the smallest.


The smallest vertebrae in the human body?

The smallest vertebrae in the human body are the cervical vertebrae, specifically the atlas (C1) and the axis (C2). The atlas supports the skull and allows for nodding movement, while the axis enables rotation of the head. These vertebrae are essential for the flexibility and mobility of the neck. Their small size is critical for their function in supporting the head while allowing a wide range of motion.


How many bones are in the human neck compared to the giraffe's neck?

Both humans and giraffes have the same number of neck vertebrae, which is seven. However, in giraffes, these vertebrae are much longer, allowing for their long necks. The difference in neck length is due to the size and shape of the vertebrae rather than the number of bones.


How does the median sacral crest on the sacrum differ from the same structure on lumbar vertebrae?

The median sacral crest on the sacrum is a bony ridge formed by fusion of sacral vertebrae, indicating where the individual vertebrae once were. In contrast, the median sacral crest on lumbar vertebrae does not exist, as lumbar vertebrae do not fuse in the same way as sacral vertebrae.


Does small animal have small cell?

All living things are made up of cells. Because they are small in size does not mean that their cell size is small. Generally cells are the same size between organisms.


Which group of bones supports the neck?

Cervical vertebrae. All mammals have the same number of cervical vertebrae.


What are the small parts that make your spine called?

The small parts that make up your spine are called vertebrae. The vertebrae are the individual bones that stack together to form the spinal column