Since the dens is part of the Axis vertebra (and project up in the first vertebra, the Atlas vertebra that supports the skull) it is called the Dens Axis
This is due to the protrusion of the vertebral spinous processes.
The T-bone as in "T-bone steak" is part of a vertebra.
A neck vertebra is a cervical vertebra, one of the bones of the spinal column in the neck.
The seventh cervical vertebra is called as vertebra prominens. This vertebra has the long and prominent spine. This spine can be felt at the joint of the neck and thorax.
The centrum is a part of all the vertebra which make up the spine. It is the solid part in the centre of the vertebra. The plural of centrum is centra.
Since the dens is part of the Axis vertebra (and project up in the first vertebra, the Atlas vertebra that supports the skull) it is called the Dens Axis
A 'Vertebra' is one bone in a spine. 'Vertebrae' (ver-tuh-bray) is a word for more than one vertebra, as in, "There are 12 vertebrae in the thoracic part of the spine." Or, "His second cervical vertebra was fractured".
body The most anterior part of the vertebra is the spinous process which comes off the body.
The body or centrum of the vertebra bears the most weight
All mammals have a vertebra, therefore are part of the 'Vertebrate' group.
This is due to the protrusion of the vertebral spinous processes.
The T-bone as in "T-bone steak" is part of a vertebra.
Thoracic Vertebra
A kangaroo is a vertebra.
Cervical vertebra
A neck vertebra is a cervical vertebra, one of the bones of the spinal column in the neck.