Q. 31 pairs of spinal nerves are known in man. Select the option which shows its correct classification into different groups
A) Cervical-1 pair, thoracic-8 pair, lumber-12 pairs, sacral-5 pairs, coccygeal-5 pairs
B) Cervical-8 pairs, thoracic-12 pairs, lumber-5 pairs, sacral-5 pairs, coccygeal-1 pairs
C) Cervical-5 pairs, thoracic-5 pairs, lumber-5 pairs, sacral-8 pairs, coccygeal-1 pairs
D) Cervical-5 pairs, thoracic-8 pairs, lumber-5 pairs, sacral-12 pairs, coccygeal-1 pairs
Explanation
These are 31 pairs of spinal nerves in human. These are classified into five groups :- cervical-8 pairs, thoracic-12 pairs, lumbar-5 pairs, scaral-5 pairs, coccygeal-1 pairs
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
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