* Cervical: 7
* Thoracic: 13
* Lumbar: 6
* Sacral: 5
* Caudal: 18-20
Total: 49-51
This means that an ox has:
* 7 cervical vertebrae in the neck region
* 13 thoracic vertebrae in the chest region
* 6 lumbar vertebrae in the lower back region
* 5 sacral vertebrae fused together to form the sacrum
* 18-20 caudal vertebrae in the tail region
This formula can vary slightly depending on the breed and individual animal.