Which of the Following Factors Is the Primary Contributor to the Vertebral

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors is the primary contributor to the vertebral body's decreased ability to withstand compressive forces as it ages?

• A) Loss of horizontal trabeculae
• B) Loss of vertical trabeculae
• C) Loss of osteophyte formation
• D) Loss of cortical bone

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