The total number of cervical and thoracic vertebrae in human vertebral column is:
Correct answer: B. 19
- A. 7
- B. 19
- C. 14
- D. 33
Explanation
There are 7 vertebrae in the cervical region and 12 in the thoracic region, so 19 is the correct answer.
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