🦴 Spine & VertebraemediumDiscovered

Vertebral Column

Commonly called the spine

📍 Location

Center of the back, skull to pelvis

⚙️ Function

Supports body weight, protects spinal cord, enables movement

💡 Fun fact

The spine has 33 vertebrae: 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral (fused), and 4 coccygeal (fused).

📖 Story

You are actually taller in the morning. The discs between vertebrae compress during the day, making you 1-2 cm shorter by evening.

Test yourself

How many cervical vertebrae are in the neck?

Answer: 7

How many vertebrae make up the full spine?

Answer: 33