The Vertebral Column and Spinal Cord Protection

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.

Intervertebral discs are cartilaginous structures between adjacent vertebrae composed of annulus fibrosus and nucleus pulposus.

Intervertebral discs comprise about 25% of the length of the vertebral column.

<p>The sympathetic trunk and splanchnic nerves make up the spinal nerves that emerge from the main cord at each vertebral level. They play a role in the autonomic nervous system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The development of the human skeleton begins soon after conception.</p> Signup and view all the answers