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Transverse processes?
These processes extend laterally from the vertebral foramen.
Cervical vertebrae can be distinguished from other types by the?
- Transverse foramen (holes in the transverse processes through which travels the vertebral artery) - Uncinate processes (lip on the supero-lateral aspects of vertebral bodies)
What are the vertebral processes most easily palpated along the midline of the back?
Spinous
What part of a vertebra causes the distinct bumps?
This is due to the protrusion of the vertebral spinous processes.
What is the difference in articulation between the skull and the vertebral column of a rat and a human?
The articulations of the human skull and vertebral column consist of a series of amphiarthrodial joints between the vertebral bodies, and a series of diathrodial joints between the vertebral arches. The articulations of the rat skull and vertebral column consist of cervical vertebrae which have small, transverse processes containing a hole through which nerves and blood vessels pass.
What back muscle originates on the vertebral spinous processes?
The rhomboid major originates on the spinous processes of the second to fifth thoracic border and inserts on the medial border of the scapula. It retracts the scapula.
A special feature present on the transverse process of cervical vertebrae?
The transverse processes of the cervical vertebrae are pierced by a "foramen transversarium" through which the vertebral artery passes. The transverse processes of the cervical vertebrae are pierced by a "foramen transversarium" through which the vertebral artery passes.
What vertebral type containing foraminia in the transverse processes through which the vertabral arteries ascend to reach the brain?
Cervical Vertebra - Typical
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.
Why do vertebrae have transverse processes?
to form a vertebral foramen in which the spinal cord (ad protected) is located and for attachment to posterior muscles such as erector spinae, trapezius, iliacus...
Where is vertebral disc is housed?
The vertebral body, which is situated anteriorly, houses the vertebral disc.
What is formed by the fusion of pedicles and lamina?
The vertebral arch :)
