Question

multiple choice question
spinal nerves will exit the spinal cord through the ____ of the vertebrae.
o body
o transverse process
o spinous process
o intervertebral foramina

Explanation:

Spinal nerves exit the spinal cord through the intervertebral foramina. These are openings between adjacent vertebrae that allow the nerves to pass through. The body of the vertebra is the main weight - bearing part, the transverse and spinous processes are for muscle and ligament attachment and do not serve as exit points for spinal nerves.

Answer:

D. intervertebral foramina