This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Anatomy
All of the following characteristics differentiate a typical cervical veebrae from a thoracic veebrae except: 
Select and explain. 
A. Has a triangular veebral canal, B. Has foramen transversarium, C. Superior aicular facet is directed backwards & upwards., D. Has a large veebral body
D: Has a large veebral body
Answer: D: Has a large veebral body 
Explanation: D i.e., Has a large veebral bodyCharacteristics of a typical cervical veebrae include small & broad veebral body, large & triangular veebral canal, backwards & upwards facing superior aicular facets downward & forward facing inferior aicular facetsQ along with presence of characteristic foramen transversarium in transverse processes for the passage of veebral aery & vein. Although the veebral aery passes through the transverse process Cl to C6 and not through C7.