Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134320762
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Robert B. Tallitsch, Judi L. Nath
Publisher: PEARSON
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The reason for the occurrence of largest vertebral bodies in the lumbar region of the vertebral column.

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The vertebral column can be divided into different regions, namely cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and coccyx region. The largest vertebrae are the lumbar vertebrae. The body of lumbar vertebrae is thicker than thoracic vertebrae. The superior and inferior surfaces are oval.

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