The first cervical vertebra in humans is known as the
1. | atlas | 2. | axis |
3. | vertebra prominens | 4. | synsacrum |
Almost all mammals have seven
1. | cervical vertebrae | 2. | carpal bones |
3. | cranial bones | 4. | sacral vertebrae |
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 |
Column I | Column II | ||
A. | Cervical | P. | 5 |
B. | Thoracic | Q. | 7 |
C. | Lumbar | R. | 12 |
A | B | C | |
1. | P | Q | R |
2. | Q | P | R |
3. | Q | R | P |
4. | R | Q | P |