Question Detail

ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

In the human vertebral column, how many vertebrae are there in total?
Options
A 26
B 28
C 33
Correct Answer
D 45
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In humans, the vertebral column consists of 33 vertebrae: 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral (fused into the sacrum), and 4 coccygeal (fused into the coccyx).

Hint

Count all vertebrae from the neck to the tailbone, including fused ones.

Question Info