Re: a croc question

[Jordan Mallon <jordan.mallon@gmail.com>]

On 11/8/05, Rodlox R <rodlox@hotmail.com> wrote:

> so...the part that allows the spine to flex back and forth; yes?

Yes, more or less.  Vertebrae are usually connected by more than just
their centra; overlapping of the zygapophyses and other interesting
spinal doo-dads often figure into the picture as well.  These tend to
stiffen the movement of the spinal column, though.

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