Laboratory Manual for Holes Human Anatomy & Physiology Fetal Pig Version
Laboratory Manual for Holes Human Anatomy & Physiology Fetal Pig Version
14th Edition
ISBN: 9781259295645
Author: Terry R. Martin
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 15, Problem F15.1A
Summary Introduction

To label:

The given diagram.

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The vertebral column or the back bone is a multi-bone structure that helps in maintaining the posture and the movement of the body. It is made up of 33 small bones which are known as the vertebrae.

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The vertebrae are of 4 types, cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacrococcygeal. The cervical vertebrae are the smallest vertebrae and are 7 in number. They are present in the neck region. The thoracic vertebrae are 12 in number and are present in the thorax and upper abdominal region. The lumbar vertebrae are 5 in number and present in lower back region. The sacrococcygeal vertebrae are 9 in number and form a fused structure called sacrum and coccyx of pelvis.

The correct labels of the given diagram are given as follows:

  1. Cervical Vertebrae.
  2. Thoracic Vertebrae.
  3. Lumbar vertebrae.
  4. Sacrum
  5. Coccyx
  6. Intervertebral foramina.
  7. Intervertebral disc.

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