The lumbar spine is typically comprised of five vertebrae that lie between the pelvis and the ribcage.
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The thymus is a bilobed organ found in the space between the sternum (breastbone) and the aorta of the heart. The word thymus originated from the Greek word thymos, which means “soul” or “spirit”.
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Red blood cells, known as erythrocytes, are estimated to make up around 25% of the total cells in the entire body.
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The vertebrae of the cervical spine and the base of the cranium interact to provide extensive three-dimensional placement of the head and neck, which is essential for optimal spatial orientation of the special senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste and balance).
Read moreHuman Variation in the Thoracic Spine
There are typically 12 thoracic vertebrae, however, as with the coccyx, sacrum and lumbar spine, there can be variation here.
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