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Where is c5-c6 and c6 and c6-c7 of the spine?
The C6 and C7 vertebrae are the lowest two vertebrae of the cervical (neck) portion of your spine. The C7 can typically be identified by feeling the spinous process (a bony protrudance) of C7 at the base of your neck where it intersects with your back and shoulders. The C6 vertebrae would be directly above it.
What is the abbreviation for vertebrae in the neck?
c1-c7
What vertebrae controls arms and hands?
c7 c8 t1
What is the vertebrae formula of an ox?
The vertebrae formula of an ox is C7, T13, L6, S5, Ca18-20.
Name all the bones in the neck?
The bones in the neck are called ,collectively, the cervical vertebrae. There are 7 separate bones named C1 through C7. C1 is named the atlas, C2 is named axis. C3 through C7 is named third cervical vertebrae through seventh cervical vertebrae.
Which part of the spine is the thoracic spine?
There are three parts of the spine, the cervical, thoracic and lumbar. Each vertebrae is listed by its number. For example the first 7 vertebrae (from the top) are listed as C1-C7 meaning C for cervical. The thoracic vertebrae starts after C7, the 8th vertebrae is T1-T12, so there is 12 individual vertebraes in the thoracic spine. After the thoracic, is the lumbar which have 5 individual vertebrae, L1-L5.
Why is there a C8 vertebrae?
There is no C8/8th cervical vertebra. There are 7 cervical vertebra but there are 8 cervical nerves. C8 refers to the 8th cervical nerve which emerges just just below the C7.
Cervical vertebrae?
First seven vertrebrae. Develps an anterior curvature. Labeled C1 to C7. Supports the weight of the head. First two vertebrae have special names.
What is the significance of tranverse foramina in cervical vertebrae?
They carry blood vessels and nerves from the body to the brain and visa versa. All of the cervical vertebrae contain transverse foramen except for C7.
What structure passes through this opening in c1-c7?
The spinal cord passes through the opening in the cervical vertebrae C1-C7.
What does a buldging c6 and c7 mean?
It means there is a bulging between the 6th and 7th vertebrae in the neck (cervical part of the spine).
The cervical spine is made up of how many cervical vertebrae?
The cervical spine is made up of seven cervical vertebrae. These are numbered(C1-C7) and are the smallest of the true vertebrae. The third through sixth cervical vertebrae have characteristics in common. The first, second, and seventh are considered special cervical vertebrae, and have different characteristics.
