How Many Pairs of Spinal Nerves Emerge from the Spinal

Question

How many pairs of spinal nerves emerge from the spinal cord?
A) 12
B) 18
C) 25
D) 31

Accepted Answer

There are 31 pairs of spinal nerves that emerge from the spinal cord. These nerves are divided into five regions: cervical (8 pairs), thoracic (12 pairs), lumbar (5 pairs), sacral (5 pairs), and coccygeal (1 pair).