Cervical vertebra with spinal cord. Illustration of a bone from the human spine,showing blood vessels (red and blue),the spinal cord (yellow,centre),nerves (yellow) and cartilage (pale blue). This is a cervical vertebra at the top,the spinous process,provides an attachment site for muscles. The blue tissue surrounding the spinal cord is a protective membrane called the dura mater. The yellow region in the large disc of cartilage at the bottom is a jelly-like substance that helps cushion the spine against movement. The spine has two functions: to support the body and to protect nerves between the brain and the body | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Bavosi, John |
Bildgröße: | 3423 px × 2723 px |
Modell-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
Eigentums-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
Restrictions: | - |