Our back bone consists of $33$ special bones most of which have cartilage tissue between them. What are the bones of the backbone called?

Ribs

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Phalanges

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Vertebrae

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Tarsals

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Solution

The correct option is C Vertebrae
Vertebrae are the 33 individual bones that interlock with each other to form the spinal column. The vertebrae are numbered and divided into regions viz:
Cervical, thoracic, lumbar sacrum and coccyx.

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