The first cervical vertebra in humans is known as the

1. atlas 2. axis
3. vertebra prominens 4. synsacrum
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Almost all mammals have seven

1. cervical vertebrae 2. carpal bones
3. cranial bones ​​​​​​ 4. sacral vertebrae
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Consider the given statements regarding the human vertebral column:

I: In adults, it is differentiated into cervical [7], thoracic [12], lumbar [5], sacral [1-fused] and coccygeal [1-fused] regions.
II: The first vertebra is called as axis and it articulates with the occipital condyles.
III: The spinal cord runs through a neural canal.
IV: It protects the spinal cord, supports the head and serves as the point of attachment for the ribs and musculature of the back.

The correct statements include:

1. Only I 2. Only I and IV
3. Only II and III 4. Only I, III, and IV
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Which regions of the adult human vertebral column is formed by fusion of some vertebrae?
1. cervical and thoracic
2. thoracic and lumbar
3. lumbar and sacral
4. sacral and coccygeal
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Match the number with the corresponding vertebrae:
Column I Column II
A. Cervical P. 5
B. Thoracic Q. 7
C. Lumbar R. 12

Codes:
A B C
1. P Q R
2. Q P R
3. Q R P
4. R Q P
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