The Vertebral Column - Joints - Vertebrae - Vertebral Structure
WEBSep 2, 2024 — The vertebral column (also known as the backbone or the spine), is a column of approximately 33 small bones, called vertebrae. The column runs from the cranium to the apex of the coccyx, on the posterior aspect of the body. It contains and protects the spinal cord.
Vertebral Column: Anatomy, vertebrae, joints & ligaments - Kenhub
WEBSep 12, 2023 — The vertebral column (spine or backbone) is a curved structure composed of bony vertebrae that are interconnected by cartilaginous intervertebral discs. It is part of the axial skeleton and extends from the base of the skull to the tip of the coccyx. The spinal cord runs through its center.
Vertebral column - Wikipedia
WEBThe vertebral column, also known as the spinal column, spine or backbone, is the core part of the axial skeleton in vertebrate animals.
The Vertebral Column | Bones of the Spine - Geeky Medics
WEBMay 11, 2019 — There are five distinct regions of the vertebral column where vertebrae share distinct characteristics that allow for specific joints to form and movements to be produced. Each of these regions is assigned a letter and a number, as described below. This article focuses on the osteology of the vertebral column.
Vertebral column: Anatomy, curvature and movements - Kenhub
WEBMay 10, 2022 — The vertebral column, also known as the spine, is composed of a series of bones called vertebrae, which are stacked one upon another and interconnected by cartilaginous intervertebral discs to form a column. It forms the skeleton of the neck and back and is divided into five regions based on structure and location of the vertebrae.
7.4 The Vertebral Column – Anatomy & Physiology
WEBThe vertebrae are divided into three regions: cervical C1–C7 vertebrae, thoracic T1–T12 vertebrae, and lumbar L1–L5 vertebrae. The vertebral column is curved, with two primary curvatures (thoracic and sacrococcygeal curves) and two secondary curvatures (cervical and lumbar curves).
The Vertebral Column | Anatomy and Physiology I - Lumen …
WEBThe vertebrae are divided into three regions: cervical C1–C7 vertebrae, thoracic T1–T12 vertebrae, and lumbar L1–L5 vertebrae. The vertebral column is curved, with two primary curvatures (thoracic and sacrococcygeal curves) and two secondary curvatures (cervical and lumbar curves).
6.4: The Vertebral Column - Medicine LibreTexts
WEBSep 25, 2024 — The adult vertebral column consists of 24 vertebrae, plus the sacrum and coccyx. The vertebrae are divided into three regions: cervical vertebrae, thoracic vertebrae, and lumbar vertebrae.
Vertebral column | Anatomy & Function | Britannica
WEBSep 13, 2024 — Vertebral column, in vertebrate animals, the flexible column extending from neck to tail, made of bones called vertebrae. The major function of the vertebral column is to protect the spinal cord; it also is an attachment for many muscles.
Spine (Vertebral Column) – Bones, Anatomy, & Labeled Diagram
WEBThe vertebral column, commonly known as the spine, spinal column, or backbone, is a flexible hollow structure through which the spinal cord runs. It comprises 33 small bones called vertebrae, which remain separated by cartilaginous intervertebral discs.