Which Portion of a Vertebra DOES NOT Surround the Spinal

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which portion of a vertebra DOES NOT surround the spinal cord to keep it protected from injury?

• A) body
• B) pedicle
• C) lamina
• D) transverse process

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