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There are 33 vertebrae in the spinal cord of a human being. They are broadly categorized into 5 areas. They are called the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum & coccyx vertebra. The upper 3 areas have a total of 24 vertebrae, which includes 7 cervical vertebrae, 12 thoracic vertebrae & 5 lumbar vertebrae. Sometimes the lumbar region, may have an additional vertebra, it does happen - but it is rare. 5 vertebrae are fused together to form the sacrum & 3 vertebrae form the end of the spinal column which is the coccyx.
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∙ 15y agoDefinition of lumbar vertebrae :
Are the five bones of the backbone that are situated between the thoracic vertebrae and the sacrum in the lower part of the back. They are the largest of the UNFUSED vertebrae and have stout processes for attachment of the strong muscles of the lower back.
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∙ 9y agoThe vertebral column is made up of 33 vertebrae in total. Humans have five sacral vertebrae in the sacrum, which is located at the base of the spine.
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∙ 15y agoThere are 32 vertebrae in the human vertebral collumn
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∙ 13y agothere are 33 vertebra
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How many vertebra's make up the spinal column?
In humans? 33.
What is neck vertebra?
Neck vertebrae are the bones that make up the cervical spine, located in the neck region of the spine. There are seven cervical vertebrae, labeled C1 to C7, that support the head and allow for flexible movement of the neck. The neck vertebrae are smaller and more mobile compared to the vertebrae in other regions of the spine.
Does reptiles have spinal columns?
Reptiles do have spinal columns that's what makes the vertebra flexible.
What are the small bones of the spinal column called?
Vertebra.
What is the Weight-bearing portion of the vertebra?
The weight-bearing portion of the vertebra is the vertebral body, which is located anteriorly (in front) of the spinal cord. It is the thick, cylindrical portion of the vertebra that provides structural support and helps to bear the weight of the body.
What is the name for the spinal injury that occurs when a vertebra dislocates from its normal position in the spinal column?
Scoliosis
How many articulations are in the spinal vertebra?
There are four: one joint with the vertebra that is superior and one with the vertebra which is inferior plus superior and inferior processes (2) come off the pedicles. These articulate with the articular processes of the vertebrae above and below.
What is the function of the opening of the vertebra?
To allow passage of spinal nerves
How many bone in human neck?
There are seven cervical (neck) vertebra.
How many disks on your spine?
There are 33 vertebrae in the human spine, and each vertebra has an intervertebral disc between them, which acts as a cushion to absorb shock and provide flexibility. So, there are 33 spinal discs in total in the human spine.
What part of the body has 13 parts?
The human body has 13 thoracic vertebrae, which are located in the chest area and help protect the spinal cord. Each thoracic vertebra is associated with a rib, totaling 12 pairs with one additional vertebra called T1.
What is the common name for vertebra?
The spine or back bone
