Which term is the spinal column protecting the spinal cord?

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Which term is the spinal column protecting the spinal cord?

The spinal cord is protected by a bony encasement called the vertebral column. This column is made up of vertebrae stacked along the spine, forming the spinal canal through which the spinal cord runs. That protective bony surround, along with the support it provides for posture and movement, keeps the spinal cord safe from injury. The cranium protects the brain, not the spinal cord, and memory and learning are cognitive functions, not anatomical structures.

The spinal cord is protected by a bony encasement called the vertebral column. This column is made up of vertebrae stacked along the spine, forming the spinal canal through which the spinal cord runs. That protective bony surround, along with the support it provides for posture and movement, keeps the spinal cord safe from injury. The cranium protects the brain, not the spinal cord, and memory and learning are cognitive functions, not anatomical structures.

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