How many bones are there in human spinal column?

  1. 33
  2. 32
  3. 31
  4. 30

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Option 1 : 33
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The correct answer is 33.

  • The human spinal column is made up of 33 bones.
  • Vertebrae separated by intervertebral discs.

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  • Each vertebra is given a name according to its location.
Region No of vertebrae
cervical region 7
thoracic region 12
lumbar region 5
sacral region  5
coccygeal region 4
  • Formula - C7 T12 L5 S5 C4 
  • The first vertebral column is Atlas which is connected with the skull.
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