Matching

A) Lumbar vertebrae
B) Axis
C) Atlas
D) Coccyx
E) Thoracic vertebrae

23) These bones have the thickest body (centrum) with short blunt spinous processes.
24) The fused rudimentary tailbone.
25) The bone that articulates with the occipital condyles.
26) These bones have articular facets for the ribs.
27) Allows the head to nod "yes."
28) Allows the head to shake "no."


23) A 24) D 25) C 26) E 27) C 28) B

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