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Lots of mammal species have more than seven vertabrae. =P
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How are humans and giraffes related in the skeletal system?
Mammals have 7 cervical (neck) vertebrae. This is true of giraffes. The total number of dorsal vertebrae also varies, but is usually fairly constant among mammalian families. The hoofed mammals almost always have 19 dorsal vertebrae. That is also true in humans.In mammals, the sacrum is formed by the fusion of 3 to 5 vertebrae. True for both.The number of caudal vertebrae can vary between individuals. But it is about 20 for the giraffe. Humans may have 2-3.Mammals have 7 cervical (neck) vertebrae. This is true of giraffes. The total number of dorsal vertebrae also varies, but is usually fairly constant among mammalian families. The hoofed mammals almost always have 19 dorsal vertebrae. That is also true in humans.In mammals, the sacrum is formed by the fusion of 3 to 5 vertebrae. True for both.The number of caudal vertebrae can vary between individuals. But it is about 20 for the giraffe. Humans may have 2-3.
What are the groups of vertebrae?
There are Five different types of Vertebrae in the Vertabral collumn (spine).1) Cervical Vertebrae (7)2) Thoracic Vertebrae (12)3) Lumbar Vertebrae (5)4) Sacral Vertebrae (5)5) Coccygeal Vertebrae (3)
How you know pigs are mammals?
Because pigs give birth to there young, and because they have hair, they have 3 middle ear bones, they produce milk, and because it has a vertebrae.
What is the 3 kingdom in the classification of organisms who had created it and when?
There are more than 3 kingdoms. There are mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, fungi, protists, monera.
Do camels have 7 cervical vertebrae?
Yes. Almost all mammals have 7 cervical vertebre, The only exceptions are the manatee and the 2-toed sloth. They only have 6 cervical vertebrae. The 3-toed sloth has 9 cervical vertebrae. (Dr. Ward Chiropractor. Thank you Chip Morter, I was FINALLY was able to use this information).
How many cervical vertebrae do reindeer have?
All mammals have seven cervical vertebrae except the 2-toed sloth and the Manatee, which have 6, and the 3-toed sloth, which has 9. Jack Ray Volunteer Educator, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Other than the coccyx. What are the four groups of vertebrae called?
Other than coccyx. What are the four groups of vertebrae called? In order: 1. Cervical 2. Lumber 3. Thoracic 4. Sacral Thank you
What are the five categories of vertebrae in your vertebral column?
The five types of vertebra are the:cervical vertebrae (neck)thoracic vertebrae (chest)lumbar vertebrae (back)sacral (pelvis)coccyx (tailbone)
What are 5 major ways that mammals differ from almost all other animal?
(1) Only mammals nurse their babies on the mother's milk. (2) Only mammals have hair. (3) Mammals are warm-blooded. Birds are warm-blooded, too, but nearly all other animals are coldblooded. (4) Mammals have a larger, more well-developed brain than other animals. (5) Most mammals give their young offspring more protection and training than other animals.
Less than 33 vertebrae in humans?
I couldn't find it online anywhere. A very inspirational lady was on So you think you can Dance 2009, this link should show more info. Her name is Tiffany Geigel and she only has 3 vertebrae. Spinal Thoracic Dysplasia.http://www.rickey.org/?p=16518
Are a cat a hamster and a dog mammals?
Basic characteristics of mammals often include self heating bodies fur 4 limbs, 2 eyes, ears, teeth many more minute characteristics can be found as well
How many bones are in a whales neck?
All animals with vertebrae have exactly seven cervical vertebrae (neck vertebrae.) Because whales have long necks, they just have seven long cervical vertebrae.
