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How many articulations are in the spinal vertebra?
There are four: one joint with the vertebra that is superior and one with the vertebra which is inferior plus superior and inferior processes (2) come off the pedicles. These articulate with the articular processes of the vertebrae above and below.
What is the name for a back bone?
The vertebra. The spine is made up of a chain of lots of smaller bones, each one of which is called a vertebra- collectively, they are known as the VERTEBRAE. The small flanges sticking out on either side of each vertebra are called PROCESSES.
What is the scientific name for a back?
The vertebra. The spine is made up of a chain of lots of smaller bones, each one of which is called a vertebra- collectively, they are known as the VERTEBRAE. The small flanges sticking out on either side of each vertebra are called PROCESSES.
What are the 3 processes found on the bone?
Most vertebrae have 3 processes. The spinous process, which is the one that comes straight off of your vertebral column, can actually be felt . You can feel this one particularly well at the base of your neck (this is the 7th Cervical vertebra, also known as Vertebra prominens). The very first vertebra, C1, also known at Atlas, does not have a spinous process. Each vertebra has two transverse processes which are on either side of the spinous processes. All of these processes are important for muscle attachments for movement of the head, neck and torso.
The backbone is made of many small units of bone or cartilege what is each of it called?
a vertebra
What is a zygapophysis?
A zygapophysis is an articular process of a vertebra.
Type of vertebra containing foramina in the transverse processes through which the vertebral arteries ascend to reach the brain?
Cervical vertebra - typical The cervical vertebrae contain foramina in the transverse processes, called foramina transversarium.
The transverse processes of the first cervical vertebra are also known as the?
Ventral Arches
What part of a vertebra causes the distinct bumps?
This is due to the protrusion of the vertebral spinous processes.
What are the scientific names of animals with backbone?
Posterior thoracic.
How many vertebra in the lumbar?
There are 5 lumbar vertebra
The backbone is made of many small units or bone or cartilage what is each unit called?
a vertebra
