Spinal Column Sections
Backbone spinal column spine.
Spinal column sections. It is made up of 33 bones known as vertebra plural vertebrae which may be fused at certain points like in the lower parts of the spinal column. It also provides stiffening for the body and attachment for the pectoral and pelvic girdles and many muscles. 12 vertebrae t1 t12 lumbar spine.
The vertebrae are stacked on top of each other group into four regions. The vertebral column is also known as the spinal column or spine figure 1. The vertebral column is the most important collection of bones to maintain stability of the skeletal structure and support of the entire body especially when upright.
Vertebrae intervertebral discs spinal cord and nerves muscles facet joints ligaments and tendons. 7 vertebrae c1 c7 thoracic spine. 5 vertebrae l1 l5 sacrum.
Vertebral column also called spinal column spine or backbone in vertebrate animals the flexible column extending from neck to tail made of a series of bones the vertebrae. The major function of the vertebral column is protection of the spinal cord. Together the vertebrae and intervertebral discs form the vertebral column.
Cervical vertebrae c1 c7. It consists of a sequence of vertebrae singular vertebra each of which is separated and united by an intervertebral disc. 5 fused vertebrae s1 s5 coccyx.
4 3 5 fused vertebrae tailbone.