ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY STUDY GUIDE – THE AXIAL …

Name the two composite bones formed by the fusing of these 9 bones. Sacral 5 coccyx 4. How many bones are in each of the following sections of the spine? Cervical 7, thoracic 12, lumbar 5. What separates the vertebrae? What type of tissue are these made of? Vertebral disks/ hyaline cartilage. What is the purpose of these discs? Shock Absorption ... ................
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