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WAEC Biology 1996 Question 9

Question 9

Support and Movement

The thoracic vertebra differs from all the other vertebrae by the possession of

  1. A.long neural spine
  2. B.odontoid process
  3. C.vertebraterial canal
  4. D.Large centrum
  5. E.transverse processes
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Answer: A (long neural spine)

Explanation

Thoracic vertebrae have a long backward-pointing neural spine (and facets for the ribs).