Which ONE of the following statements regarding the Spine (vertebral column) is INCORRECT? The vertebral column protects the spinal cord. The vertebral column allows flexibility for movement. The 5 parts of the spine include: Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacrum, Coccyx. The size of the vertebral bodies increases from the cervical to lumbar regions. The curve of the thoracic spine is a lordotic curve.
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This statement is correct. The vertebral column acts as a protective casing for the spinal cord, which is a vital part of the central nervous system. - The vertebral column allows flexibility for movement. This statement is correct. The vertebral column is made up Show more…
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