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Number of cervical vertebrae in human being is

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7
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9
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C
12
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6
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Solution

The correct option is C 7
  • The vertebral column is composed of smaller vertebrae which are classified as per their location.
  • The vertebrae in the neck region are known as the cervical vertebrae.
  • There are seven cervical vertebrae that connect the brain with the spinal cord.
  • The human spinal column is made up of 33 bones: 7 vertebrae in the cervical region, 12 in the thoracic region, 5 in the lumbar region, 5 in the sacral region and 4 in the coccygeal region.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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