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Which area of the spinal column is subject to the greatest mechanical stress and degenerative changes

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Answer: Lower lumbar

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The spinal column is refered to as the vertebral column and it's the central axis of skeleton. It supports the trunk, provides attachments to muscles, and helps in the protection of the spinal cord.

The area of the spinal column that is subject to the greatest mechanical stress and degenerative changes is Lower lumbar.

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