Question

In how many sections the spinal cord is divided into?

• A. 31 sections
• B. 12 sections
• C. 5 sections
• D. 3 sections

Answer 1

The correct option is C

5 sections

The vertebrae can be organized into sections, and are named and numbered from top to bottom according to their location along the backbone. There are 5 specific sections in the vertebra.

Cervical vertebrae (1-7) located in the neck
Thoracic vertebrae (1-12) in the upper back (attached to the ribcage)
Lumbar vertebrae (1-5) in the lower back
Sacral vertebrae (1-5) in the hip area
Coccygeal vertebrae (1-4 fused) in the tail-bone