Fused vertebrae in human are I. Sacral II. Coccygeal III. Thoracic IV. Cervical V. Lumber |
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a) |
I and II |
b) |
III and IV |
c) |
IV and V |
d) |
II and V |
Fused vertebrae in human are I. Sacral II. Coccygeal III. Thoracic IV. Cervical V. Lumber |
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a) |
I and II |
b) |
III and IV |
c) |
IV and V |
d) |
II and V |
(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