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The Spinal Column

consists of:

 7 cervical vertebrae
(neck)

12 thoracic vertebrae
(mid-back)

5 lumbar vertebrae
(low back)

the sacrum and the coccyx

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Cervical Vertebrae

Nerves of the Cervicothoracic Region

Front View of the atlas and Axis

Top View of the Atlas and Axis

Thoracic Vertebrae

Nerves of the Thoracic Spine

Typical Spinal Vertebrae

Side View of a Thoracic Vertebra

Lumbar Vertebrae

Nerves of the Lumbar Spine Nerves of the Lumbosacral Region Side View of a Lumbar Vertebra
Spinal Cord with Nerve Roots Lumbosacral Region Nerves

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