The Spine

Question 1

Cervical vertebrae

Answer 1

These are the vertebrae which make up the neck, there are 7 in total

Question 2

Thoracic vertebrae

Answer 2

These are the vertebrae which make up the the upper back, there are 12 in total

Question 3

Lumbar vertebrae

Answer 3

These are the vertebrae which make up the lower back, there are 5 in total

Question 4

Sacral vertebrae

Answer 4

These are the vertebrae which make up the region between the lumbar and “tail bone”, there are 5 in total, they are fused into one solid pelvic girdle

Question 5

Coccyx

Answer 5

This is a set of 4 fused bones, known as the “tail bone”, it provides an attachment point for the ligaments and muscles of the pelvic floor

Question 6

Intervertebral discs

Answer 6

These separate the vertebrae from each other and provides cushion to prevent the vertebrae from rubbing together, comprised of an outer annulus and an inner nucleus