Concept Time 18 Skeletal Structure of a Snake 1 Snakes have a long, strong, and flexible backbone. 2 Their muscles interconnect with their backbone, ribs, and skin. 3 A snake's body curves into many loops. Each loop of the snake's body pushes back against the ground, helping it move forward.

          Concept Time 18
Skeletal Structure of a Snake
1 Snakes have a
long, strong, and
flexible backbone.
2 Their muscles
interconnect with
their backbone, ribs,
and skin.
3 A snake's body curves into many loops. Each
loop of the snake's body pushes back against
the ground, helping it move forward.

Concept Time 18
Skeletal Structure of a Snake
1 Snakes have a
long, strong, and
flexible backbone.
2 Their muscles
interconnect with
their backbone, ribs,
and skin.
3 A snake's body curves into many loops. Each
loop of the snake's body pushes back against
the ground, helping it move forward.

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Biology for AP Courses

Julianne Zedalis, John Eggebrecht

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"Using a diagram explain how snake moves Concept Time 18 Skeletal Structure of a Snake Snakes have & long strong; and flexible backbone: Their muscles interconnect with their backbone, ribs, and skin: A snake's body curves into many loops: Each loop of the snake's body pushes back against the ground; helping it move forward"