Spinal vertebrae are separated from each other by:
a. bursae.
b. tendons.
c. disks.
d. ligaments.
C
Except for sacral vertebrae, the spinal vertebrae are separated from one another by disks. Spinal movement is achieved by paraspinous muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Bursae are located in the knee, elbow, shoulder, and hip.
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