The bones of the vertebral column form a cavity called the
A)nervous system passageway.
B)abdominal cavity.
C)spinal cavity.
D)vertebral canal.
E)None of the choices is correct.

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The vertebral column (also known as the spine) contains a central canal called the vertebral canal which is formed by the arrangement of the individual vertebrae. This canal encloses and protects the spinal cord, which is a crucial part of the nervous system. Therefore, the best choice is D, vertebral canal.

The Bones of the Vertebral Column Form a Cavity Called