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Sacral vertebrae are typically:
Options
A Unfused and flexible
B Often fused together
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C Connected to ribs
D Smaller than caudal vertebrae
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Sacral vertebrae are often fused together to form the sacrum. This fusion provides strength and stability for transmitting weight from the spine to the pelvic girdle.

Hint

These vertebrae fuse during development to form a single solid structure.

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