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From Anne Asher VertebraAbout.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
 (c) Anne Asher 2006 licensed to About.com The term 'vertebra' refers to one spinal bone. Twenty-six vertebrae make up the spinal column. A vertebra consists of a body in front and a bony ring in back. The bony ring has parts that contribute to joint anatomy and that allow for muscles and ligaments to attach. The inside of the ring is a passageway for the spinal cord. Nerves branch off from the spinal cord and exit the spine by means of holes on the sides of vertebrae. Suggested ReadingUpdated: March 13, 2007  About.com is accredited by the Health On the Net Foundation, which promotes reliable and trusted online health information. |
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