Bones Terms Flashcards
1
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Processes
A
Projections protruding from the bone where tendons and ligaments can attach.
2
Q
Vertebral column
A
Bones that house the spinal cord; consists of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbosacral regions.
3
Q
Spinal cord
A
Bundle of nerves housed within the vertebrae.
4
Q
Intervertebral discs
A
Fibrous cartilage structures between vertebrae that act as shock absorbers and assist with movement.
