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Which part of the skeletal system has the function of protecting the spinal 5 points

cord and supporting the cranium?
A the vertebrae
B ribs
C femur
D falanges

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Answer:

The vertebral column, or spinal column, surrounds and protects the spinal cord, supports the head, and acts as an attachment point for the ribs and muscles of the back and neck.

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