Which Portion of a Vertebra DOES NOT Surround the Spinal

Question

Which portion of a vertebra DOES NOT surround the spinal cord to keep it protected from injury?
A) body
B) pedicle
C) lamina
D) transverse process

Accepted Answer

The transverse process is a bony projection off the sides of a vertebra, which serves as a point for muscle attachment and does not encircle or protect the spinal cord directly. The body, pedicle, and lamina are parts of the vertebra that contribute to forming the vertebral arch, which encloses and protects the spinal cord.