Function and structure of the spine The spine supports the body and allows a person to stand upright. It also encloses and protects the spinal cord and supports the ribcage, which surrounds major organs, such as the heart and lungs.
Function and structure of the spineThe spine supports the body and allows a person to stand upright. It also encloses and protects the spinal cord and supports the ribcage, which surrounds major organs, such as the heart and lungs.