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QWhich of the following options indicates the number of lumbar vertebrae present in the vertebral column?

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  • A 7 ✔ ✖
  • B 12 ✔ ✖
  • C 1 ✔ ✖
  • D 5 ✔ ✖
Correct Answer: Option D

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The vertebral column of humans is composed of 26 vertebrae which are divided into different regions. The lumbar region of the vertebral column consists of five vertebrae. These five lumbar vertebrae are located in the lower back area of the vertebral column, below the thoracic vertebrae and above the sacral vertebrae. The lumbar vertebrae are larger in size and stronger than the other vertebrae in the vertebral column, and are responsible for supporting the weight of the upper body. The spinal nerves that exit from the vertebral column in the lumbar region supply the lower limbs, pelvic organs, and some of the muscles of the lower back.

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