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Vestigial tail in humans is

a)

Thoracic vertebrae

b)

Lumber vertebrae

c)

Sacral vertebrae

d)

Caudal vertebrae



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Vestigial tail in humans is

a)

Thoracic vertebrae

b)

Lumber vertebrae

c)

Sacral vertebrae

d)

Caudal vertebrae

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Answer Key / Explanation : (d) -

(d)

Caudal.

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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