In the vertebral column, there are 7 cervical vertebrae, 12 thoracic vertebrae, 5 lumbar
vertebrae, 5 fused sacral vertebrae, and 3 ^-5 fused coccygeal vertebra to make an average total of 33 vertebrae in an older adult.

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The vertebral column typically consists of 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 fused sacral, and 3-5 fused coccygeal vertebrae, totaling approximately 33 vertebrae.

In the Vertebral Column, There Are 7 Cervical Vertebrae, 12