Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Which bone protects the spinal cord and supports the upper body?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Vertebral column: The vertebrae which houses the spinal cord protects the cord and supports the body. We have, including the fused sacral vertebrae, 33 vertebrae, with a fibrous disc between each, that are connected with strong ligaments and muscles that support our body and protect our cord.
Answered 4/7/2016
4.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Does pain 3 months after a spinal fusion signify bone growth? This time is more painful than last, but lat time no growth. Friends say growing pains.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Does a bone become stronger 3 months after spinal fusion?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is it normal not to see bone growth one month after a spinal fusion?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
When is spinal fusion needed for bone overgrowth?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Doesn't spinal stenosis mean that it's bone spurs that pinch the nerves?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Can MRI do a full body scan on my spinal cord from neck to tail bone to find why my whole body is weak. All diease rule out. Muscle weakness wasting?
What causes the occupital bone to be really long. Almost where it touches the spinal cord?
What happens in a spinal fusion if the bones do not fuse?
Will taking glucosomine cause problems to a spinal bone fusion?
How are bone spurs pressing on cervical spinal nerves usually treated surgically?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
