Which best describes a lumbar vertebra?
A) has a small body
B) has four foramina
C) body has articular surfaces called demifacets
D) processes are thick and short
E) articulates with the hip bone

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Lumbar vertebrae are characterized by having thick and short processes, which provide attachment points for the large muscles of the lower back. This is in contrast to the smaller bodies and more complex articulations found in other regions of the spine.

Which Best Describes a Lumbar Vertebra