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What is the primary function of the vertebral column?
What is the primary function of the vertebral column?
- To protect the spinal cord
- To transmit body weight to the lower limbs
- To support the skull and upper limbs (correct)
- To produce blood cells
What lies within the cavity of the vertebral column?
What lies within the cavity of the vertebral column?
- The spinal cord, roots of the spinal nerves, and meninges (correct)
- The roots of the spinal nerves and meninges
- The vertebral arteries and veins
- The spinal cord, spinal nerves, and skeletal muscles
What is the role of the vertebral column in relation to body weight?
What is the role of the vertebral column in relation to body weight?
- It transmits body weight to the upper limbs
- It increases body weight
- It transmits body weight to the lower limbs (correct)
- It absorbs body weight
What is the vertebral column referred to as?
What is the vertebral column referred to as?
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What is protected by the vertebral column?
What is protected by the vertebral column?
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Study Notes
The Vertebral Column
- Serves as the central bony pillar of the body
- Supports various body parts, including: • The skull • Pectoral girdle • Upper limbs • Thoracic cage
- Enables transmission of body weight to the lower limbs through the pelvic girdle
- Houses and protects the: • Spinal cord • Roots of spinal nerves • Covering meninges
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Learn about the vertebral column's structure and functions, including supporting the body and protecting the spinal cord and nerves.
