What is not the spine's basic function? A. protecting the heart from injury. B. providing support. C. protecting the spinal cord. D. providing flexibility to allow bending and rota... What is not the spine's basic function? A. protecting the heart from injury. B. providing support. C. protecting the spinal cord. D. providing flexibility to allow bending and rotating.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking which option does not represent a basic function of the spine. The user needs to identify the one that is incorrect among the provided choices, which relate to the anatomical and functional aspects of the spine.
Answer
Protecting the heart from injury.
The final answer is protecting the heart from injury.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is protecting the heart from injury.
More Information
The spine primarily functions to protect the spinal cord, provide structural support, and enable flexibility for movement. Protecting the heart is mainly the role of the rib cage.
Tips
A common mistake is to assume all body protection is the spine's responsibility, but specific organs like the heart are shielded by different structures such as the rib cage.
Sources
- Thoracic Spine: What It Is, Function & Anatomy - Cleveland Clinic - my.clevelandclinic.org
- Anatomy of the Spine | Cedars-Sinai - cedars-sinai.org
- Bones, Muscles, and Joints (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth - kidshealth.org
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