Study the list The vertebral column of mammals consists of the following: I. Lumbar vertebrae II. Thoracic vertebrae III. Caudal vertebrae IV Cervical verte...

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Biology - 1996 (Objective) Subject: Biology

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Study the list
The vertebral column of mammals consists of the following:
I. Lumbar vertebrae II. Thoracic vertebrae III. Caudal vertebrae IV Cervical vertebrae V. Sacral
vertebrae.


Which of the following are found immediately next to the skull?
Answer Details
The correct answer is IV, cervical vertebrae. The cervical vertebrae are located closest to the skull and form the neck region of the vertebral column. The thoracic vertebrae are located in the chest region, lumbar vertebrae in the lower back, sacral vertebrae in the pelvic region and caudal vertebrae in the tail region.

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