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.
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: 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.
Columna vertebral: Anatomía, vértebras, articulaciones | Kenhub
WEBLa columna vertebral (espina dorsal o raquis) es una estructura curva compuesta por huesos llamados vértebras que se encuentran interconectados mediante discos intervertebrales cartilaginosos. Es una parte del esqueleto axial y se extiende desde la base del cráneo hasta el vértice del cóccix.
6.4: The Vertebral Column - Medicine LibreTexts
WEBMar 16, 2024 · Describe each region of the vertebral column and the number of bones in each region. Discuss the curves of the vertebral column and how these change after birth. Describe a typical vertebra and determine the distinguishing characteristics for vertebrae in each vertebral region and features of the sacrum and the coccyx.
Vertebral Column | Complete Anatomy - Elsevier
WEBThe vertebral column (or spine) consists of the 33 vertebrae that provide the framework for the central axis of the axial skeleton. For classification purposes, the vertebral column can be arbitrarily divided into five regional groups.
5.2: The Vertebral Column - Medicine LibreTexts
WEBSep 14, 2021 · The vertebral column is more colloquially called the backbone or the spine. It consists of 24 vertebrae bones, and two bones from the axial section of the pelvic girdle, the sacrum and the coccyx. The vertebrae are divided into three groups.
Vertebral column | Anatomy & Function | Britannica
WEBSep 13, 2024 · vertebral column, 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; it also provides stiffening for the body and attachment for the pectoral and pelvic girdles and many muscles.
7.4: The Vertebral Column - Medicine LibreTexts
WEBFeb 24, 2023 · The vertebral column is also known as the spinal column or spine (Figure 7.4.1 7.4. 1). It consists of a sequence of vertebrae (singular = vertebra), each of which is separated and united by an intervertebral disc. Together, the vertebrae and intervertebral discs form the vertebral column.
Anatomy, Back, Vertebral Column - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBAug 8, 2023 · Along with the skull, ribs, and sternum, these vertebrae make up the axial skeletal system. The vertebral column supports the body’s physical structure and nervous system, enabling movement and sensation.