Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Vertebrae Is True

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the vertebrae is true?

A) The first cervical vertebra is called the axis.
B) The spinal cord protects the vertebral column.
C) Thoracic vertebrae have long, thin spinous processes.
D) The sacral vertebrae are superior to the lumbar vertebrae.
E) Lumbar vertebrae are generally smaller than thoracic vertebrae.