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The vertebral column does 3 major things. 1. Supports the upper body. 2. Allows for flexibility of the upper body. 3. Houses the spinal cord.
It protects and supports the spinal cord.
Supports the body and holds it erect.
Gives the neck movement.
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∙ 8y agoThe normal curvature of spine is concave through the cervical and lumbar regions which give the spine strength for support of body and balance required to stand and walk.
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What animals have the four basic characteristics of chordates plus a vertebral column?
Vertebrates
Directioanl terms for vertebral column to trachea?
vertebral column is inferior to the tranchea
What determines that animal is invertebrate?
That is decided by the vertebral column. Vertebrates have a vertebral column.
What the vertebral column is?
The vertebral column also known as spine is a bony framework found in the body.spine
Is the esophagus dorsal to the vertebral column?
no
What are the four parts of the vertebral column?
Cervical Thoracic Lumbar Sacral
What is the vertebral column to the skull?
The vertebral column is inferior to the skull.
What animals have the four basic characteristics of chordates plus a vertebral column?
Vertebrates
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
Where is the vertebral column located?
the vertebral column is located below your skull on your back.
Directioanl terms for vertebral column to trachea?
vertebral column is inferior to the tranchea
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.
Do all vertebrates have vertebral column?
yes, all vertebrates and chordates have a vertebral column
Which vertebral column curve is formed when a child starts to walk?
Lumbar vertebral column
What is the vertebral column and skull?
The vertebral column and skull is another description for the spinal column. See the related link for more information. The entire vertebral column consists of the skull, the 33 vertebrae and the ribcage.
Why is the vertebral column considered the center of the skeleton?
The bones of the skeleton are in some way connected to the vertebral column.
