Which Part of the Vertebral Column Receives the Most Stress

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which part of the vertebral column receives the most stress by bearing most of the weight of the body?

• A) the cervical region
• B) the lumbar region
• C) the sacral promontory
• D) the sacrum

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