Question
How many vertebrae in all do we have? Categorise them on the basis of their location giving the specific number in each category.
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Answer
There are 26 (twenty-six) vertebrae in total in our body. On the basis of location, they are the following:
i. Cervical vertebrae: Found in neck region; 7 in number.
ii. Thoracic vertebrae: Found in thoracic region; 12 in number.
iii. Lumbar vertebrae: Present in abdominal region; 5 in number.
iv. Sacrum: In the lowermost region of the vertebral column; 2 fused bones.
v. Coccyx: Lies Oat end of the vertebral column; vestigial tail bone.
i. Cervical vertebrae: Found in neck region; 7 in number.
ii. Thoracic vertebrae: Found in thoracic region; 12 in number.
iii. Lumbar vertebrae: Present in abdominal region; 5 in number.
iv. Sacrum: In the lowermost region of the vertebral column; 2 fused bones.
v. Coccyx: Lies Oat end of the vertebral column; vestigial tail bone.
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