The first region of the vertebral column, from the top, is the:
A)ligaments.
B)cervical.
C)coccyx.
D)thoracic.
E)sacral.

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The cervical region is located at the very top of the vertebral column, consisting of 7 vertebrae (C1-C7) that support the skull and allow for movement of the head and neck. The other regions listed (thoracic, sacral, and coccyx) are located below the cervical region. Ligaments are not a region of the vertebral column.

The First Region of the Vertebral Column, from the Top