Please excuse the stupid question but what component of the front suspension is referred to as the spindle?

The last time I had my 124 front end aligned the shop told me the front right spindle was bent and they compensated for it accordingly.

I have a junker so I can replace the part ... just want to make sure I replace the correct part.

Thanks in advance!

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-Paul-
'01 E430, Sport 72,000 mi
'98 C280, 126,500 mi