Human Biology, 14 Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 1-25924-574-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-25924-574-9

Chapter 12 - Assess - Page 258: 6

Answer

c.

Work Step by Step

Option a. is incorrect. The lumbar region of the vertebrae form the small of the back. Option b. is incorrect. The cervical region is in the neck region. Option d. is incorrect. The sacrum region is located in the pelvic area. Option c. is correct. The thoracic region vertebrae contain long, thin processes where the ribs attach.
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