When looking at the range of motion of the various sections of the vertebral column the________ has the most flexibility
A) sacral spine
B) lumbar spine
C) cervical spine
D) thoracic spine

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The cervical spine (neck) has the most flexibility due to its ability to rotate, extend, and flex more than the other sections of the vertebral column. The thoracic spine (upper back) is designed for stability and therefore has limited range of motion. The lumbar spine (lower back) is also designed for stability but has slightly more flexibility than the thoracic spine. The sacral spine (pelvic region) is fused and therefore has no individual vertebrae to move.

When Looking at the Range of Motion of the Various