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WAEC Biology 1996 Question 12

Question 12

Support and Movement

The vertebral column of mammals consists of the following:
I. Lumbar vertebrae II. Thoracic vertebrae III. Caudal vertebrae IV. Cervical vertebrae V. Sacral vertebrae.
Which of the following articulates with the pelvic girdle?

  1. A.V
  2. B.IV
  3. C.III
  4. D.II
  5. E.I
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (V)

Explanation

The sacral vertebrae are fused to the pelvic girdle. Note that the options run backwards, so V is option A.