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Name two functions of the spinal column.
Name two functions of the spinal column.
The spinal column provides structure and flexibility to the body movement and supports the head as well as transfers the weight of the trunk and abdomen to the legs.
What are intervertebral discs and what is their composition?
What are intervertebral discs and what is their composition?
Intervertebral discs are cartilaginous structures between adjacent vertebrae composed of annulus fibrosus and nucleus pulposus.
How much of the length of the vertebral column do intervertebral discs comprise?
How much of the length of the vertebral column do intervertebral discs comprise?
Intervertebral discs comprise about 25% of the length of the vertebral column.
What is the function of the sympathetic trunk and splanchnic nerves?
What is the function of the sympathetic trunk and splanchnic nerves?
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When does the development of the human skeleton begin?
When does the development of the human skeleton begin?
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