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In the human vertebral column, the size of the vertebrae varies according to placement in the vertebral column, spinal loading, posture and pathology. Along the length of the spine, the vertebrae change to accommodate different needs related to stress and mobility. [1] Each vertebra is an irregular bone. Side view of vertebrae
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Diagram of a human central nervous system. Made by en:User:grm_wnr with Inkscape, more or less as a test if it would work as a SVG. Based on en:Image:Central nervous system.gif , which is in turn based on [1] archive copy at the Wayback Machine (PD-USGov).
In human anatomy, the five vertebrae are between the rib cage and the pelvis.They are the largest segments of the vertebral column and are characterized by the absence of the foramen transversarium within the transverse process (since it is only found in the cervical region) and by the absence of facets on the sides of the body (as found only in the thoracic region).