Compression Injury is Most Likely to Occur in Which of the Following

Question

Compression injury is most likely to occur in which of the following?
A) coccygeal vertebrae
B) cervical vertebra
C) lumbar vertebra
D) sacral vertebra
E) thoracic vertebra

Accepted Answer

Compression injuries are most likely to occur in the lumbar vertebrae due to the significant weight-bearing role and stress placed on this region of the spine.