Which of the following is the correct order of arrangement of vertebral column from the head to toe?
- Cervical vertebra, thoracic vertebra, lumbar vertebra, sacrum
- Cervical vertebra, thoracic vertebra, sacrum, lumbar vertebra
- Sacrum, lumbar vertebra, thoracic vertebra, cervical vertebra
- Cervical vertebra, lumbar vertebra, thoracic vertebra, sacrum
Answer
(1) Cervical vertebra, thoracic vertebra, lumbar vertebra, sacrum
Solution
The human vertebral column consists of 26 serially arranged vertebrae from cranial to caudal (head to toe): Cervical (7) Thoracic (12) Lumbar (5) Sacrum (1, fused) Coccyx (1, fused).
Answer: (1)