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