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Vertebrae

vertebrae

(Science: anatomy) One of 23 bones (excluding the sacrum) in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions that comprise the spine. There are 7 cervical vertebrae, 12 thoracic and 5 lumbar vertebrae. The bottom of the spine is fused and forms the sacrum.


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Frog Skeleton Help

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guess whats wrong with dr. dugmore!!!! he he he

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by faith_johns
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by nugget
Thu Jan 11, 2007 11:39 pm
 
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Mystery Vertebrae

Watching Vertebrae I can say.. The animal should be less than 3 ft.

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by sachin
Sun Dec 10, 2006 2:54 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Mystery Vertebrae
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Genus "Cordata"

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by joshfriel
Mon Dec 04, 2006 2:53 am
 
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