Question

Explain about vertebral column in detail with a neat labelled diagram.

Answer 1

Vertebral column:
Vertebral column running at the back of the body is also called as spine or the backbone. It is in the trunk region to offer support to the upper part of the body.

• Vertebral column is made up of individual bones called as vertebrae. Total vertebral column consists of 7 cervical vertebrae, 12 lumbar vertebrae, 5 fused sacral and 3 fused coccygeal vertebrae.
• Vertebral column runs from the base of the skull to the hip bone forming a tube. Spinal cord passes through this hollow tube.
• Vertebrae are joined by gliding points which allow the body to be bent back, front or side wards.