Which vertebrae are considered to carry the heaviest load of the vertebral column?
a. Cervical vertebrae
b. Thoracic vertebrae
c. Sacral vertebrae
d. Lumbar vertebrae
ANS: D
The five lumbar vertebrae are posterior to the retroperitoneal cavity and are designed to carry the heaviest load of the entire vertebral column with the least amount of flexibility.
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