Adaptations of cervical and thoracic vertebra.
Explain how the following vertebrae are adapted to their function.
i. Cervical vertebrae. (8marks)
ii. Thoracic vertebrae. (6marks)
Suggested resposponses
i. Cervical vertebrae,
Has vertebraterial canal for passage of vertebral artery and nerves; has branched and broad transverse process to provide surface foe the attachment of neck muscles; short neutral spine for attachment of neck muscles; wide neural canal for passage of spinal cord; centrum and a neural arch for protection...
