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🦴 Spine & VertebraemediumDiscovered
Cervical Vertebrae
Commonly called the neck bones
📍 Location
The neck
⚙️ Function
Supports the head and allows neck movement
💡 Fun fact
There are 7 cervical vertebrae. Almost all mammals — even giraffes — have exactly 7.
📖 Story
The first cervical vertebra is called the Atlas, named after the Greek Titan who held up the sky — because it holds up your skull.
Test yourself
How many cervical vertebrae are in the neck?
Answer: 7
How many vertebrae make up the full spine?
Answer: 33