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Bones of the Axial Skeleton

Question 18 • GA-Essentials of Healthcare

Which of these statements describe the sacrum? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Answer
A
It is triangular in shape.
B
It is part of the thoracic cage.
C
It is made up of five fused vertebrae.
D
It is located above the lumbar vertebrae.

Explanation

The sacrum is a triangular bone at the base of the spine, formed by five vertebrae fused together. It is part of the pelvis, not the thoracic cage, and it lies below the lumbar vertebrae. Therefore, “It is triangular in shape” and “It is made up of five fused vertebrae” describe the sacrum.

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