Which of the Following Statements Are True of the Vertebral

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of the vertebral column (Select all that apply) ?

A) There are 12 thoracic vertebrae and 8 cervical vertebrae.
B) Discs of fibrous cartilage form the joints between vertebrae.
C) The sacral and lumbar vertebrae each consist of 5 fused vertebrae.
D) Within the vertebral canal is the spinal cord.
E) The spinous and transverse processes provide for muscle attachment.
F) The backbone as a whole is flexible because it has so many gliding joints.