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Spinal Column
The bony structure composed of vertebrae, intervertebral discs, ligaments, and muscles that encases and protects the spinal cord.
Key Facts
- It forms a protective bony tube around the delicate spinal cord.
- Vertebrae develop during embryonic growth and must fuse properly to prevent congenital defects.
- Abnormal development of the spinal column can leave the spinal cord exposed or compressed.