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JAMB Biology 2004 Question 22

Question 22

Support and Movement

Use the diagram of the vertebral column to answer: The bones labelled II are called

Diagram for this question
  1. A.cervical vertebrae
  2. B.sacral vertebrae
  3. C.thoracic vertebrae
  4. D.lumbar vertebrae
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (lumbar vertebrae)

Explanation

Region II lies between the thoracic vertebrae (with long spines) and the tail end. These large vertebrae of the lower back are the lumbar vertebrae.