Which part of the vertebral column receives most of the weight of the body?
A) sacrum
B) lumbar
C) cervical region
D) thoracic region
B
Explanation:
A) The sacrum articulates with the ilium to form the posterior wall of the pelvis.
C) The cervical region supports only the head.
D) The thoracic region is specialized for rib attachment.
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