Which of These Sections of the Vertebral Column Is Matched

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of these sections of the vertebral column is matched with its correct number of vertebrae?

• A) thoracic - 7 vertebrae
• B) cervical - 12 vertebrae
• C) sacral - 5 vertebrae fused into one sacrum
• D) lumbar - 8 vertebrae
• E) coccygeal - 2 vertebrae fused into one coccyx

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