Which region includes the neck area containing the first seven vertebrae?

Which region includes the neck area containing the first seven vertebrae?

• A. Thoracic region
• B. Lumbar region
• C. Cervical region
• D. Sacral region

Answer: (C)

The neck area corresponds to the cervical region, which contains the first seven vertebrae of the spine. This region, C1 through C7, supports the head and enables a wide range of head and neck movements. The topmost vertebra, C1 (atlas), supports the skull, while C2 (axis) has a peg-like projection that allows rotation of the head. Below the cervical region lies the thoracic region with twelve vertebrae, then the lumbar region with five, and finally the sacral region formed by fused vertebrae near the pelvis. So, the neck area is defined by the cervical region.

The neck area corresponds to the cervical region, which contains the first seven vertebrae of the spine. This region, C1 through C7, supports the head and enables a wide range of head and neck movements. The topmost vertebra, C1 (atlas), supports the skull, while C2 (axis) has a peg-like projection that allows rotation of the head. Below the cervical region lies the thoracic region with twelve vertebrae, then the lumbar region with five, and finally the sacral region formed by fused vertebrae near the pelvis. So, the neck area is defined by the cervical region.