All Vertebrae Except the Sacrum and Coccyx Have a Central

Question

All vertebrae except the sacrum and coccyx have a central opening called the:
A)spinous process.
B)vertebral foramen.
C)dens.
D)transverse process.

Accepted Answer

The vertebral foramen is a central opening in each vertebrae that allows for passage of the spinal cord and nerves. The other choices are specific bony features of the vertebrae, but do not refer to the central opening.