As You Move in an Inferior Direction Along the Vertebral

Question

As you move in an inferior direction along the vertebral column,
A) the vertebral foramen become relatively larger.
B) the vertebral bodies become relatively larger.
C) the dorsal spines grow progressively longer.
D) the transverse processes move anteriorly.
E) the vertebrae get progressively smaller and thinner.

Accepted Answer

As you move inferiorly along the vertebral column, from the cervical to the lumbar regions, the vertebral bodies become relatively larger. This is because the lower vertebrae need to support more of the body's weight.