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ZOO 101 Skeleton and Supporting Systems Objective Question

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The extra paired projections on lumbar vertebrae for attachment of abdominal muscles are called:
Options
A Pre-zygapophysis and post-zygapophysis
B Anapophysis and metapophysis
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C Transverse processes
D Neural spines
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Lumbar vertebrae have two extra paired projections called anapophysis and metapophysis for the attachment of abdominal muscles.

Hint

These are in addition to the typical processes.

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