Question

select the correct answer.
george complains of pain in the lower back. which type of vertebra is likely to be affected?
a. lumbar vertebrae
b. thoracic vertebrae
c. cervical vertebrae
d. coccyx
e. sacral vertebrae

Explanation:

The lumbar vertebrae are located in the lower back. The thoracic vertebrae are in the chest area, the cervical vertebrae in the neck, the coccyx is the tailbone, and the sacral vertebrae are at the base of the spine (but more integrated into the pelvic structure compared to the prominent lumbar region for lower - back pain).

Answer:

A. lumbar vertebrae