When the superior most points of the iliac crests are palpated,drawing a horizontal line through them bisects the spinous process of the ______ vertebra. A)T₁₂ B)L₁ C)L₃ D)L₄ E)L₅

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The iliac crest is located at the level between L4 and L5 vertebral bodies. Therefore, drawing a horizontal line through the superior most points of the iliac crests should bisect the spinous process of the L4 and L5 vertebra. Since the question asks for the closest vertebra, the best choice is L₄ (L4 vertebra), which is closest to the line through the iliac crests.

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