10 Questions
Which vertebrae make up the third set of vertebrae and form the inward curve of the lower spine?
Lumbar vertebrae
What is the term used to describe the vertebrae that are attached to pairs of ribs?
Thoracic
Which vertebrae are the largest and strongest, and bear most of the body's weight?
Lumbar vertebrae
What is the name of the slightly curved, triangular-shaped bone near the base of the spine that forms the lower portion of the back?
Sacrum
What is the name of the fused vertebrae at the end of the spine, also known as the tailbone?
Coccyx
How many separate bones make up the sacrum at birth?
5
What is the term used to describe the vertebrae that form the neck?
Cervical
How many thoracic vertebrae are there?
12
How many lumbar vertebrae are there?
5
What is the term used to describe the vertebrae that form the lower portion of the back and sides between the ribs and the pelvis?
Lumbar
Learn about the different types of vertebrae in the human spine, including cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae. Understand their locations, functions, and unique characteristics.
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