Asked by Grayson Woodmansee on Jun 08, 2024
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What does structure "B" represent?
A) Atlas
B) Axis
C) Body of vertebra
D) Intervertebral disk
E) Thoracic region or curve
Intervertebral Disk
A layer of cartilage located between adjacent vertebrae in the spine, serving as a shock absorber and allowing for mobility of the spine.
Thoracic Region
The part of the body located between the neck and the abdomen, encasing the heart and lungs within the rib cage.
Vertebra
One of the individual bones that make up the vertebral column (spine) in vertebrates.
- Ascertain the leading elements and designs of the human skeletal system.
- Understand the role of the vertebral column and discern its individual parts.
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Nancy CamargoJun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Structure "B" represents the Axis, which is the second cervical vertebra (C2) and provides a pivot that allows the first cervical vertebra (Atlas) to rotate around it.
Learning Objectives
- Ascertain the leading elements and designs of the human skeletal system.
- Understand the role of the vertebral column and discern its individual parts.