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In humans and apes, caudal vertebrae are fused to form the:
Options
A Sacrum
B Coccyx
Correct Answer
C Atlas
D Lumbar spine
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In humans and apes, the caudal vertebrae are fused to form the coccyx (tailbone). This vestigial structure is the remnant of the tail present in other mammals.

Hint

This small, triangular bone at the end of the spine is the remnant of a tail.

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