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Vertebral Column

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The number of cervical vertebrae are _____ in almost all mammals including human beings.

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8

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5

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6

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D

7

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Solution

The correct option is D 7
The number of cervical vertebrae are seven in almost all mammals including human beings. It consists of 7 bones, from top to bottom, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, and C7. The atlas (C1) and axis (C2) are the two topmost vertebrae.

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