The part of a vertebral bone that supports the human body's weight is the ________ .
A) body
B) pedicle
C) spinous process
D) vertebral arch
E) all of these

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The vertebral body is the large, anterior portion of the vertebra that is designed to support the weight of the body. The pedicle and vertebral arch form the posterior portion of the vertebra and serve to protect the spinal cord. The spinous process projects posteriorly from the arch and provides attachment points for muscles and ligaments. Therefore, the only choice that supports the body's weight is the vertebral body (A).

The Part of a Vertebral Bone That Supports the Human