What are small bones enclosing the structure that runs through the back of the human body called?
A
Spinal cord
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B
Cranium
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C
Vertebrae
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D
Ribs
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Solution
The correct option is C Vertebrae The long structure that runs down the middle of the back of the human body is called spinal cord. Backbone is the long bone that encloses the spinal cord. The small bones that make up the backbone are called vertebrae.