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Structure

cervical vertebrae

Kenhub

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Description

the 7 vertebrae of the neck

Function

Notes

cervical vertebrae have the features of the typical vertebra plus all have transverse foramina (for passage of the vertebral artery); C2-C6 have bifid spinous processes; cervical vertebrae have relatively small bodies; several cervical vertebra are named: atlas, axis, vertebra prominens

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