The largest vertebrae of the spinal column are known as ______________.

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Lumbar vertebrae are the largest in size and are located between the pelvis and rib cage.
Cervical vertebrae are the smallest vertebrae. Thoracic vertebrae are intermediate in size. Sacral vertebrae are large triangular bone which provide support to the spine.
The vertebral column is divided into five subsections. There are:
7 cervical vertebrae
12 thoracic vertebrae
5 lumbar vertebrae
5 sacral vertebrae (which fuse to form the sacrum)
the coccygeal vertebrae (known as the tailbone)
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The Largest Vertebrae of the Spinal Column Are Known as ______________