Question

(9/22/25) summative assessment assignment: ske
from superior to inferior, what is the correct order of the vertebrae?
○ lumbar, thoracic, cervical
○ cervical, lumbar, thoraci
○ sacral, cervical, lumbar
○ cervical, thoracic, lumbar

Explanation:

The vertebral column is composed of different types of vertebrae. Starting from the top (superior) near the head, the cervical vertebrae are located in the neck region. Below them are the thoracic vertebrae in the chest - region. Further down, in the lower back area, are the lumbar vertebrae. The sacral vertebrae are even more inferior and fuse to form the sacrum.

Answer:

D. cervical, thoracic, lumbar