Plants Database. Encyclopedia of Life. Human Protein Atlas. Our Secret Universe. Anatomy of the Vertebral Column. The vertebral column (also known as the backbone or the spine), is a column of approximately 33 small bones, called vertebrae. The column runs from the cranium to the apex of the coccyx, on the posterior aspect of the body. It contains and protects the spinal cord This this article, we shall look at the functions of the vertebral column as a whole, the general anatomical structure of a vertebrae, and look at some of the clinical syndromes that can occur. Fig 1.0 – The vertebral column viewed from the side. The five different regions are shown and labelled. The most important functions of the vertebral column are as follows: Protection: it encloses the spinal cord, shielding it from damageSupport: it carries the weight of the body above the pelvis (below the pelvis, the lower limbs take over)Axis: the vertebral column forms the central axis of the body.Movement: it has roles in both posture and movement The vertebral column can be separated into five different regions.
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