The spinal nerves exit the vertebral column by passing through the intervertebral foramen. What part of each vertebra is notched to form the intervertebral foramen?

A) lamina
B) pedicle
C) body
D) transverse process


Ans: B) pedicle

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A) hard palate. B) soft palate. C) cribriform plate. D) internal nares. E) pharyngeal septum.

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