Skeletal SystemAxial Skeleton |
How are the 26 bones of the vertebral column distributed? |
The vertebral column is divided into five regions: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal.
| Region | Number of Bones | Location |
| Cervical | 7 | Neck region |
| Thoracic | 12 | Chest area |
| Lumbar | 5 | Small of the back |
| Sacral | 1 fused bone in adults; 5 individual bones at birth | Below lumbar region |
| Coccygeal | 1 fused bone in adults; 3–5 individual bones at birth | Below sacrum |