These are the 33 bony rings that make up the spinal column. Each vertebrae are named by their location on the spine, and there are three main types of vertebrae, including: *Cervical vertebrae (7 vertebrae in the neck) *Thoracic vertebrae (12 vertebrae in the chest) *Lumbar vertebrae (5 vertebrae in the lower back) *Sacral vertebrae (5 vertebrae that run from the pelvis to the end of the spinal column). If you have a questions that haven’t been answered here, Contact us or give our spinal cord injury attorneys a call. The Barnes Firm 1-(800) 800-0000.