Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Spinal Column

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the spinal column?

• A)The anatomy of the spine allows load bearing but not movement.
• B)It is made up of 33 vertebrae connected in a single gentle curve.
• C)It includes intervertebral discs important in distributing force.
• D)Its bony structure is not known to protect the spinal cord or spinal nerves.

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