Which Part of the Vertebral Column Receives Most of the Weight

Question

Which part of the vertebral column receives most of the weight of the body?
A) lumbar
B) the thoracic region
C) sacrum
D) the cervical region

Accepted Answer

The lumbar region of the vertebral column receives most of the weight of the body, as it supports the lower back and is responsible for movement in this area. The thoracic region primarily supports the rib cage and upper body, while the cervical region supports the head and neck. The sacrum is an individual bone at the base of the vertebral column and does not support as much weight as the lumbar region.