which section of the spine are the ribs attached to?
Cervical spine (C1 to C7) â this is the upper or neck area of the spine, which is made up of the seven vertebrae at the top of the spine, which help support the head. Thoracic spine (T1 to T12) â the 12 vertebrae in the central section, to which the ribs are attached. Lumbar spine (L1 to L5) â the five vertebrae toward the lower back, which support much of the bodyâs weight. Sacrum (S1 to S5) â the five fused vertebrae located between the pelvic bones.