(i) State the functions of the vertebral column
-gives flexibility
-absorbs shock
-protects spinal cord
-supports weight of body
-provide surface for muscle attachment
between the vertebrae are soft discs which -offer cushioning called interverterbral discs.
(ii) State the general characteristics of vertebrae
-have solid structure called centrum to support weight of body
-has transverse process lateral to centrum for muscle attachment
-neural spine is dorsal to centrum and provides surface area for muscle attachment
-neural canal a passage for spinal cord and offers protection to it
-has facets for articulation with other vertebrae
-neural arch encloses neural canal
Anganifelix answered the question on April 19, 2018 at 10:25
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