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What is the other name for the vertebral column?
What is the other name for the vertebral column?
What is the singular form of the word 'vertebrae'?
What is the singular form of the word 'vertebrae'?
What is the average length of the vertebral column in an adult male?
What is the average length of the vertebral column in an adult male?
What is the average length of the vertebral column in an adult female?
What is the average length of the vertebral column in an adult female?
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What is the vertebral column composed of?
What is the vertebral column composed of?
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Study Notes
The Vertebral Column
- The vertebral column is also referred to as the spine, spinal column, or backbone.
- It is composed of a series of bones called vertebrae (singular: vertebra).
- The average length of the vertebral column in an adult male is approximately 71 cm (28in).
- The average length of the vertebral column in an adult female is approximately 61 cm (24in).
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Learn about the vertebral column, also known as the spine or backbone, and its composition of vertebrae. Discover the average length of the vertebral column in adult males and females.
