Question

The number of vertebrae present in the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral and coccyx regions, respectively, are

• A. 7, 5, 1, 12, 1
• B. 12, 7, 5, 1, 1
• C. 7, 12, 5, 1, 1
• D. 1, 7, 5, 12, 1
• E. 5, 12, 7, 1, 1

Answer 1

The correct option is C

7, 12, 5, 1, 1

The vertebrae are grouped into five categories:

Cervical vertebrae: 7, present in the neck

Thoracic vertebrae: 12, present in the upper back

Lumbar vertebrae: 5, located in the abdomen

Sacral vertebrae: 5, present in the pelvis

Coccygeal vertebrae: 4, present in the vestigial tail