Question

Let's suppose we say that the backbone is like a train which has different compartments linked via mechanical links. How many different compartments will be there in such a train _____?

• A. 31
• B. 32
• C. 33
• D. 34

Answer 1

The correct option is C

33

The above-hypothesized train will have a total of 33 compartments. The backbone consists of 33 vertebrae, 24 of which are separated by intervertebral discs and remaining 9 are fused as the sacrum (5) and coccyx (4).