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Which vertebral part is most anterior in location?

The vertebral body is the most anterior part of a typical vertebrae. It is the weight-bearing portion of the vertebrae and serves as the main point of articulation with adjacent vertebrae in the spinal column.


Where is the vertebrae located in the lower back are the?

The vertebrae located in the lower back are known as the lumbar vertebrae. They are the five largest and strongest vertebrae in the spinal column, situated below the thoracic vertebrae and above the sacrum. The lumbar vertebrae support the majority of the body's weight and are responsible for the flexibility and movement of the lower back.


Why is the body of the lumbar vertebrae larger than the cervical vertebrae?

The body of the lumbar vertebrae is larger than the cervical vertebrae because it needs to support more weight and stress due to its position in the lower back and its role in bearing the weight of the upper body. The lumbar vertebrae are responsible for providing stability and supporting movement, which requires a larger surface area for weight distribution compared to the cervical vertebrae in the neck region.


What massive vertebra is weight-sustaining?

There are five lumbar vertebrae located in the lower back. These vertebrae receive the most stress and are the weight-bearing portion of the back. The lumbar vertebrae allow movements such as flexion and extension, and some lateral flexion. Thoracic vertebra Final Answer: lumbar vertebra


What part of the vertebrae transfers weight along the axis of the body?

the vertebral body (centrum) transfers weight along axis of body

Related Questions

What part of the body has vertebrae?

The part of the body that has vertebrae is the spine. The spinal column consists of 33 vertebrae which provides support to the body and protects the spinal cord.


Where are the vertebrae in a human body?

The spine is made up of vertebrae.


What structure is the missing body of the second body of the cervical vertebrae?

The cervical vertebrae do not have ribs attached.


Where are the vertebrae on the body?

the vertebrae compose the spinal column (ie your back bone).


Which part of your body has a vertebrae?

Actually that is good question come to think of it your backbone (spine) is a vertabrae and that is the only vertebrae in your body.


How many lumber vertebrae human body have?

A human body typically has 5 lumbar vertebrae, which are located in the lower back region, between the thoracic vertebrae and the sacrum. These vertebrae are larger and sturdier to support the weight of the upper body and provide flexibility for movement.


Where in the body would you find the vertebrae?

Individual vertebrae make up the spinal cord.


What is the lower body vertebrae?

Lumbar.


Is the vertebrae located anterior aspect of the body?

vertebral body


Which of the vertebrae can be associated with the chest?

The thoracic vertebrae are found in the chest region of the body. Humans have twelve thoracic vertebrae which are located between the cervical and lumbar vertebrae.


What is the shape of the centrum of the thoracic vertebrae are?

The body or centrum of the thoracic vertebrae are heart shaped. There are twelve thoracic vertebrae in humans and they are located in the chest.


Where is the lumbar vertebrae in the human body?

The lumbar vertebrae are located in the lower back region of the human spine, between the thoracic vertebrae and the sacrum. There are five lumbar vertebrae (L1 to L5) that support the weight of the upper body and allow for bending and twisting movements of the trunk.