Which of the following statements is true?

A. The first cervical vertebra is called the axis.
B. The spinal cord protects the vertebral column.
C. Thoracic vertebrae have long, thin spinous processes.
D. The sacral vertebrae are superior to the lumbar vertebrae.
E. Lumbar vertebrae are generally smaller than thoracic vertebrae.


C

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