Cervical,thoracic,lumbar,sacral,and Caudal Are

Question

Cervical,thoracic,lumbar,sacral,and caudal are
A)categories of body muscle.
B)ways of walking.
C)regions of the brain.
D)regions of the vertebral column.
E)types of bone tissues.

Accepted Answer

Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and caudal refer to the different regions of the vertebral column. The cervical region is in the neck and consists of seven vertebrae. The thoracic region is in the chest area and consists of twelve vertebrae. The lumbar region is in the lower back and consists of five vertebrae. The sacral region is in the pelvic area and consists of five fused vertebrae. The caudal region is in the tail and varies in number depending on the species.