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The spinal cord is protected by the vertebral column or spinal column. The vertebral column is a collection of individual bones called vertebrae that encase and protect the spinal cord. The vertebral column is divided into three parts: seven cervical (neck) vertebrae at the top, twelve thoracic vertebrae in the mid back, and five lumbar vertebrae in the lower back. Below the lumbar vertebrae, but not protecting the spinal cord, are the sacrum and coccyx (tailbone)
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 15y agoANSWER: The spinal cord is a nerve pathway protected by the bones (vertebrae) and cartilage which make up your spine. Your spine is like an interlocking puzzle piece - bone - cartilage - bone. Down the middle of it is a space the spinal cord travels down. The spine is built with cartilage and other cushioning (discs) that prevent the bones from pinching the other nerves which stem out from the spinal cord.
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∙ 8y agoThe spinal cord is protected by the vertebrae, meninges, and CSF (cerebrospinal fluid)
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Are alpacas vertebraes?
Yes, alpacas have a bony vertebral column that protects their spinal cords.
What animals does not get spinal cord?
No, not all animals have spinal cords. Only vertebrates have spinal cords. (However, their are plenty of spineless people and they are vertebrates)
What do you call anmials that have spinal cords encased in backbones?
A vertebrate is the name given to the group of animals that have there spinal cords encased in there backbone.
Why they are called vertebrates?
Vertebrates have spinal cords. Invertebrates have no spinal cord.
Does a Blue Jay have a spinal cord?
Yes, it is a bird... and birds have spinal cords.
What is a spinal cords function?
time to get a life
Why is it important to protect your spinal cords?
It is very important to protect your spinal cords because the spinal cords carry messages from your brain to other parts of your body. If you snap them you can go paralysed and have a possibilty of death.
What organ protects the spinal cord and supports head and back?
no organ protects the spinal cord, and the spinal cord supports the head and back.
Is a hedgehog a vertebrare?
yes, because they have spinal cords.
How can your spinal cord brake?
Ripping out your vocal cords.
How are the spinal cords of vertebrates protected?
the vertebral column
Where are vertebrates?
vertebrates are animals with spinal cords/ back bones
