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

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The vertebral body is the weight-bearing part of the vertebrae. It is located in the anterior portion of the vertebrae and is responsible for transferring weight along the axis of the vertebral column.

The Part of the Vertebrae That Transfers Weight Along the Axis