The central hollow portion of the vertebra is called

Neural canal

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Central canal

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Auditory canal

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Vertebro-arterial canal

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Solution

The correct option is A Neural canal
The neural canal also known as the vertebral canal is the hollow portion present in the vertebrae that help in the passage of spinal cord through it.
Central canal is the portion present in the centre of spinal cord through which CSF passes
Auditory canal is the tube in the ear running from the outer ear to middle ear. It helps in the passage of sound waves towards the middle ear.
Vertebro- the arterial canal is the passage through which arteries pass through the vertebrae.

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Pick the true statements with reference to the human vertebral column.

I. The human spinal column is made up of 33 bones

II. The major function of the vertebral column is the protection of the spinal cord.

III. Neural canal in vertebra is the passage for spinal cord.

IV. Neural canal is placed ventrally.

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