Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2005 2005Moderate

The number of vertebrate in vertebrate column at man are:

Correct answer: D. 33

  • A. 37
  • B. 35
  • C. 34
  • D. 33

Explanation

Vertebrae are the 33 individual bones that interlock with each other to form the spinal column. The vertebrae are numbered and divided into regions: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, and coccyx shown below:

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