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1
Q

What parts of the body are supported by the vertebral column?

A

The head, upper extremities, ribs, viscera and pelvis

2
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How does the vertebral column participate in skeleton formation?

A

Ribs are formed from the costal process of the embryonic vertebral plate

3
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What levels of the vertebral column specifically accommodate weight bearing transfer?

A

S1-S3 at the auricular surface

4
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Distinguish between motion and locomotion?

A

Motion is movement without travel

Locomotion is movement to a new site or location

5
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What organ(s) is (are) specifically associated with the horizontal axis of the skull?

A

The eyes and vestibular apparatus of the inner ear