Question

identify the type of vertebra seen here? how many of this type of vertebrae are normally present in the axial skeleton? this is a vertebra showing body posteriorly, short spinous process and three foramens. cervical vertebrae. 7 thoracic vertebrae.12 lumbar vertebrae.5 sacrum.5

Explanation:

Cervical vertebrae are characterized by a body posteriorly, short spinous process and transverse foramina (which may be what is meant by "three foramens" as each transverse process has a foramen). There are 7 cervical vertebrae in the axial skeleton.

Answer:

A. cervical vertebrae, 7