For each vertebrae, the laminae
A) are major components of the vertebral arches.
B) are where the ribs attach.
C) lie ventral to the vertebral foramen.
D) occur in two pairs, so there are four of them.

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The laminae are major components of the vertebral arches, which form the posterior part of the vertebral canal and protect the spinal cord. They connect the spinous process to the transverse process, completing the bony ring of the vertebrae. The ribs attach to the thoracic vertebrae, not the laminae, so option B is incorrect. Option C is also incorrect as the laminae are dorsal (posterior) to the vertebral foramen. Option D is incorrect as there are two laminae per vertebra (left and right), not four.

For Each Vertebrae, the Laminae