The five fused vertebrae with which the hip bones articulate are called:
A)cervical
B)thoracic
C)lumbar
D)sacral

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The five fused vertebrae that articulate with the hip bones are part of the sacrum, so the best choice is letter D. The cervical vertebrae are located in the neck region, the thoracic vertebrae are the 12 vertebrae that articulate with the ribs, and the lumbar vertebrae are the lower five vertebrae that support the weight of the upper body.

The Five Fused Vertebrae with Which the Hip Bones Articulate