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The first segment of the vertebral column is the ______ ______, which consists of the first seven bones of the vertebral column. The _____ ______ are identified specifically as C1 through C7. The first cervical vertebra which connects the spine with the occipital lobe of the head is known as Atlas after the Greek god Atlas who supported the world on his shoulders. The second cervical vertebra is known axis because Atlas rotates about this phone providing the rotating movements of the head. |
Cervical vertebrae/ cervical vertebrae |
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Progressing down the vertebral column the second segment is the ______ ______, consisting of the next 12 vertebrae. These vertebrae connect with the 12 pairs of ribs and are identified specifically as T1 through T12 |
Thoracic vertebrae |
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The third segment is the_____ ______ consisting of the next five vertebrae. The _____ _____ are larger and heavier than the other vertebrae and support the back and lower trunk of the body. These vertebrae do not communicate with the ribs they are identified specifically as L1 through L5 |
Lumbar vertebrae |
