The Bony Features of the Vertebral Column - a detailed anatomical illustration showing the structure and labeling of vertebrae from the neck to the tailbone.

Diagram showing the bony features of the vertebral column, including cervical, thoracic, lumbar vertebrae, sacrum, and coccyx, with labeled parts like spinous process, transverse process, and body.

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- The vertebral column is composed of 26 bones in total.
- There are 7 cervical vertebrae (C1-C7), which form the neck region.
- There are 12 thoracic vertebrae (T1-T12), which articulate with the ribs.
- There are 5 lumbar vertebrae (L1-L5), which make up the lower back.
- The sacrum consists of 5 fused pelvic vertebrae, located between the hip bones.
- The coccyx, or tailbone, is made up of 3 fused vertebrae at the base of the spine.

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