spine in human physiology
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More than two dozen bones stacked upon one another form the spine.
The bone closest to the head is called the atlas because it carries the weight of the skull.
1. Individual bones are grouped together and include — from top to bottom:
2. Seven neck bones (C, for cervical)
3. 12 chest-level bones (T, for thoracic)
4. Five lower back bones (L, for lumbar)
5. Four fused bones forming the sacrum (S)
6. The tailbone
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