This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Head and neck, Subject name: Anatomy
Which is not a characteristic of a typical cervical veebra? 
Select and explain. 
A. Has a triangular veebral canal, B. Has foramen transversarium, C. Superior aicular facet is directed backwards and upwards, D. Has a large veebral body
D: Has a large veebral body
Answer: D: Has a large veebral body 
Explanation: The body is small and broader from side to side than from before backwards.Its superior surface is concave transversely with upward projecting lips on each side.The anterior border of this surface may be bevelled.The inferior surface is saddle shaped,being convex from side to side and concave from before backwards.Veebral foramen is larger than the body.It is triangular in shape because the pedicles are directed backwards and laterally.The spine is sho and bifid. Ref.BDC volume 3,sixth edition pg 50