Do the Terms Vertebral Column and Spinal Cord Mean the Same

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Essay

Do the terms vertebral column and spinal cord mean the same thing? Explain.

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Definitions:

Ante-

A prefix meaning before or preceding in time or order.

Before

Prior to a certain time or event.

Forward

Directional term referring to the front or direction in which an individual or structure is facing or moving.

Tachypnea

Rapid breathing; an increased respiratory rate which may be a sign of distress or a symptom of a medical condition.