The number of vertebrae in the human vertebral column is
- 30
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33
- 38
- 39
The correct answer is: B
Explanation
The human vertebral column, also known as the spinal column or backbone, has 33 vertebrae:
- Cervical: 7 vertebrae (neck region)
- Thoracic: 12 vertebrae (Chest cavity)
- Lumbar: 5 vertebrae (in the lower back, between the thoracic vertebrae and the pelvis)
- Sacral: 5 vertebrae that fuse together to form the sacrum (at the base of the spine)
- Caudal: 4 vertebrae that fuse together to form the coccyx (in the tail region, posterior to the anus)
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