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What structure supports the skull, pectoral girdle, and thoracic cage?
What structure supports the skull, pectoral girdle, and thoracic cage?
- The vertebral column
- The pelvis
- The rib cage
- The clavicle
Which of the following is protected by the vertebral column?
Which of the following is protected by the vertebral column?
- Heart
- Stomach
- Spinal cord (correct)
- Lungs
Through which structure does the vertebral column transmit body weight to the lower limbs?
Through which structure does the vertebral column transmit body weight to the lower limbs?
- The humerus
- The femur
- The pelvic girdle (correct)
- The scapula
Which structures are found within the cavity of the vertebral column?
Which structures are found within the cavity of the vertebral column?
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What is the primary function of the vertebral column?
What is the primary function of the vertebral column?
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Study Notes
Vertebral Column
- The vertebral column is the central bony pillar of the body, providing support to the skull, pectoral girdle, upper limbs, and thoracic cage.
- It transmits body weight to the lower limbs through the pelvic girdle.
- The vertebral column contains the spinal cord, spinal nerve roots, and the meninges (a protective covering).
- The vertebral column provides great protection to the spinal cord, nerve roots, and meninges within its cavity.
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Learn about the structure and functions of the vertebral column, including its role in supporting the body and protecting the spinal cord and nerve roots.
