Numerical variations in human vertebral column: a case report

Okajimas Folia Anat Jpn. 1999 Mar;75(6):297-303. doi: 10.2535/ofaj1936.75.6_297.

Abstract

Numerical increases in the elements of the vertebral column probably do not occur. In this case, 25 presacral vertebrae (PSV) were determined in the vertebral column of a 22-years-old male skeleton. Their distribution was as follows; 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 1 thoraco-lumbar, 5 lumbar. Sacrum contained 5 vertebrae. In addition, sacralization or lumbarization was not seen.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cervical Vertebrae / anatomy & histology
  • Humans
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / abnormalities*
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / anatomy & histology*
  • Male
  • Sacrum / abnormalities*
  • Sacrum / anatomy & histology*
  • Thoracic Vertebrae / anatomy & histology