Question

What is the lowest part of the spine called?

Answer 1

Vertebral column:

1. The vertebral column is a twenty-six serially arranged unit called vertebrae.
2. Each vertebra has a hollow portion through which the spinal cord passes.
3. The vertebral column starting from the skull is differentiated into cervical, thoracic, lumbar-sacral, and coccygeal regions.
4. The vertebral column protects the spinal cord and acts as a point of attachment for ribs.

The lowest part of the spine:

1. The lowest part of the spine is called the lumbar spine, in most cases, it has 5 vertebrae but in some cases, 6 vertebra is also present.
2. The sacrum (base of the spine) is a result of the union of several bones.