The bony structures connected directly to the vertebral body are the:

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The pedicles are bony structures that connect the vertebral body to the other structures of the vertebrae, such as the transverse processes and the laminae.

Answer: B) Articular processes 
 The articular processes are also connected directly to the vertebral body, but they are specifically involved in the articulation of one vertebra with another.

Answer: C) Laminae 
 The laminae are flat, thin bone structures that form the posterior part of the vertebral arch, and they too connect directly to the vertebral body.

Answer: D) Transverse processes 
 The transverse processes are bony projections that extend out to the sides of the vertebral body and also connect to other spinal structures.

The Bony Structures Connected Directly to the Vertebral Body Are