The part of the vertebrae that transfers weight along the axis of the vertebral column is the
A)vertebral arch.
B)vertebral body.
C)articular processes.
D)intervertebral space.
E)None of the answers is correct.

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The vertebral body is the anterior part of the vertebrae that provides weight-bearing support and transfers weight along the axis of the vertebral column. The vertebral arch, articular processes, and intervertebral space are other components of the vertebrae but do not play as significant a role in weight transfer.

The Part of the Vertebrae That Transfers Weight Along the Axis