Which one of the following is showing the correct sequential order of vertebrae in the vertebral column of human beings ?

Options

A. Cervical – lumbar – thoracic – sacral – coccygeal
B. Cervical – thoracic – sacral – lumbar – coccygeal
C. Cervical – sacral – thoracic – lumbar – coccygeal
D. Cervical – thoracic – lumbar – sacral – coccygeal

Answer

D

Explanation

The vertebral column usually consists of 33 vertebrae: 7 cervical, 12 thoracic and 5 lumbar followed by the sacrum (5 fused sacral vertebrae) and the coccyx (4 frequently fused coccygeal vertebrae).