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GCE Biology 1990 Question 12

Question 12

Support and Movement

Use the diagram below to answer questions 12 and 13.
What type of vertebra is represented in the diagram?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.Atlas
  2. B.Axis
  3. C.Cervical vertebra
  4. D.Sacrum
  5. E.Lumbar vertebra
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (Lumbar vertebra)

Explanation

Its long, broad transverse processes for the back muscles show it is a lumbar vertebra.