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In mammals, the number of cervical vertebrae is always
In mammals, the number of cervical vertebrae is always
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The correct option is A 7
- Cervical vertebrae are the vertebrae present in the neck region of the body, immediately below the skull.
- In mammals, the number of cervical vertebrae is always 7 in number.
- The cervical vertebrae are numbered as follows. The first two, C1 and C2, are highly specialized and are given unique names: atlas and axis, respectively. C3-C7 are more classic vertebrae, having a body, pedicles, laminae, spinous processes, and facet joints.
- So, the correct answer is '7'.
- Cervical vertebrae are the vertebrae present in the neck region of the body, immediately below the skull.
- In mammals, the number of cervical vertebrae is always 7 in number.
- The cervical vertebrae are numbered as follows. The first two, C1 and C2, are highly specialized and are given unique names: atlas and axis, respectively. C3-C7 are more classic vertebrae, having a body, pedicles, laminae, spinous processes, and facet joints.
- So, the correct answer is '7'.
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