What is the vertebral formula of sheep?

The vertebral formula for sheep is:

C7 T13 Th13 L6 S4 Cd15-20

Here's what each letter stands for:

* C: Cervical vertebrae (neck) - 7

* T: Thoracic vertebrae (chest) - 13

* Th: Thoracic vertebrae (chest) - 13 (sometimes used interchangeably with T)

* L: Lumbar vertebrae (lower back) - 6

* S: Sacral vertebrae (fused to form the sacrum) - 4

* Cd: Caudal vertebrae (tail) - 15-20 (variable depending on the breed and individual)

This means a sheep typically has:

* 7 neck bones

* 13 chest bones

* 6 lower back bones

* 4 fused sacral bones

* 15-20 tail bones