Describe and explain how the apophyses are specialized in ea

Describe and explain how the apophyses are specialized in each region of frog vertebrae.

Solution

The vertebrae of the vertebral column are one of the defining characteristics that differentiates the vertebrates from the other members of the animal kingdom. In the frogs, as evident from dissection studies, there are 9 interlocking vertebrae in the vertebral column, but no ribs are attached as opposed to humans.

Another distinguishing feature that is present in the humans, is the apophysis ring, which connects the vertebral body to the intervertebral discs. In frogs, such apophyses are present but in a modified form as vertebral processes.

Two types of apophyses present in frog vertebra are: