The Largest and Strongest of the Unfused Vertebrae in the Spinal

Question

The largest and strongest of the unfused vertebrae in the spinal column are the
A)cervical vertebrae
B)thoracic vertebrae
C)lumbar vertebrae
D)sacral vertebrae
E)coccygeal vertebrae

Accepted Answer

The largest and strongest unfused vertebrae are the lumbar vertebrae, which are located in the lower back and support much of the body's weight. The cervical vertebrae are smaller and support the neck, while the thoracic vertebrae have attachments for the ribs and the sacral vertebrae are fused together to form the sacrum. The coccygeal vertebrae are very small and form the tailbone.