APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

THE VERTEBRAL COLUMN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral vertebrae do humans have?
A
7, 12, 5, 5
B
12, 7, 5, 5
C
5, 12, 7, 5
D
5, 5, 12, 7
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Usually there are 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral and 4 caudal (coccygeal) vertebrae. In humans, the length of the vertebral column is 71 cm in males and 61 cm in females.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are 5 spinal cord regions: 7 cervical vertebrae. 12 thoracic vertebrae. 5 lumbar sacrum fused vertebrae.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vertebral Column. The vertebral column (Figure 1-1) is composed of seven cervical, twelve thoracic, five lumbar, five sacral, and four coccygeal vertebrae. Each vertebrae consists of a body and an arch. The arch or lamina is connected to the vertebral body by the pedicle.

Detailed explanation-4: -Your thoracic spine consists of 12 vertebrae, labeled T1 through T12. Vertebrae are the 33 individual, interlocking bones that form your spinal column. These bones help protect your spinal cord from injury while allowing you to twist and turn.

Detailed explanation-5: -In humans, it is composed of 33 vertebrae that include 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral, and 4 coccygeal. Along with the skull, ribs, and sternum, these vertebrae make up the axial skeletal system.

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