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Fused vertebrae in human are

I. Sacral

II. Coccygeal

III. Thoracic

IV. Cervical

V. Lumber

a)

I and II

b)

III and IV

c)

IV and V

d)

II and V



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Fused vertebrae in human are

I. Sacral

II. Coccygeal

III. Thoracic

IV. Cervical

V. Lumber

a)

I and II

b)

III and IV

c)

IV and V

d)

II and V

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Answer Key / Explanation : (a) -

(a)

Sacral and coccygeal (caudal) vertebrae are fused vertebrae in human beings

Sacral vertebrae First five sacral vertebrae gets fused to form sacrum. It is a strong and short supporting pelvic girdle as it (sacrum) articulates with the ilium of pelvic girdle

Caudal or coccygeal vertebrae Mainly 3 to 4 caudal vertebrae gets fused to form a small triangular bone called coccyx. It is the vestigial tail in humans

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