Which of the following is responsible for protection of Spinal Cord:
A
Rib Cage
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B
Skull
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C
Femur
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D
Vertebral Column
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Solution
The correct option is D
Vertebral Column
The spinal cord is protected by discs, bones, muscles, and ligaments. The spine is made of 33 bones called vertebrae. The spinal cord passes through a hole in the center (called the spinal canal) of each vertebra.