Which of the Following Statements Are True of the Vertebral

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of the vertebral column (Select all that apply) ?

• A)There are 12 thoracic vertebrae and 8 cervical vertebrae.
• B)Discs of fibrous cartilage form the joints between vertebrae.
• C)The sacral and lumbar vertebrae each consist of 5 fused vertebrae.
• D)Within the vertebral canal is the spinal cord.
• E)The spinous and transverse processes provide for muscle attachment.
• F)The backbone as a whole is flexible because it has so many gliding joints.

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