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General Characteristics of the Spine
The spine is made of vertebrae that link together to protect the spinal cord.
Parts of a Vertebra
A vertebra consists of two parts: an anterior segment, or the vertebral body; and a posterior part, or the vertebral (neural) arch.
Regional Vertebral Characteristics
The vertebrae of the spinal column are divided into five regions: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccyx.