As you proceed from the head inferiorly down the vertebral column,
A) the vertebrae become larger.
B) the transverse processes become shorter.
C) the body of the vertebrae become heavier.
D) the spinous processes become larger.
E) all of the above

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As you move down the vertebral column, the vertebrae generally become larger and heavier to support more weight, the transverse processes tend to become shorter, and the spinous processes can become larger to accommodate the increased muscle attachment and leverage needed for movement and support.

As You Proceed from the Head Inferiorly Down the Vertebral