Which designates the first vertebrae of the neck?


Answer: C1

(The vertebrae of the back are referred to as "Cervical" (C), "Lumbar" (L), and "Thoracic" (T) and then referred to by numbers. In this case, the first vertebrae of the neck would be C for cervical and 1, or C1.)

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