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The most easliy palpable spinous process in the neck is?
The most easily palpable spinous process in the neck is the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra (C7), also known as the vertebra prominens. It is the most prominent and easily identifiable spinous process in the neck region.
Does the atlas bone have spinous process?
No it doesn't. The atlas is the first cervical vertebra and the only one with no spinous process.
Which structural feature of the seventh cervical vertebra forms the vertebra prominens?
spinous process
Which vertebrae does not have a body or spinous process?
The first cervical vertebra (C1), also known as the atlas, does not have a body or a spinous process. It has a ring-like structure that articulates with the skull and the axis (C2 vertebra).
What Vertebra has a forked spinous process?
The seventh cervical vertebra (C7) is known to have a forked spinous process making it easily distinguishable from the other cervical vertebrae. This unique feature is commonly referred to as the vertebra prominens.
What part of a vertebra causes the distinct bumps?
This is due to the protrusion of the vertebral spinous processes.
Why is cervical vertebra number seven known as the vertebra prominens?
The cervical vertebra number seven is known as the vertebra prominens because it is the most prominent cervical vertebra in the neck, making it easily palpable on the back of the neck. It has a long and prominent spinous process that can be felt beneath the skin, serving as a useful landmark for counting the vertebrae in the cervical region.
Spinous process of which cervical vertebra is usually the longest and most palpable in the living person?
The spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra (C7) is typically the longest and most prominent in the living person. It can often be easily palpated at the base of the neck where it forms a bony prominence known as the vertebra prominens.
What is a vertebra with block like body and short stout spinous process?
That is likely a lumbar vertebra, which has a block-like body to support weight bearing and a short, stout spinous process for muscle attachment and stability. The lumbar vertebrae are larger and sturdier compared to other vertebrae in the spine to help support the lower back and trunk.
What is the most prominent bone in the posterior cervical region?
The most prominent bone in the posterior cervical region is the cervical vertebra C7, also known as the vertebra prominens, as it has a prominent spinous process that can be easily palpated in most individuals.
What the adaptations of the thoracic vertebra?
have long spinous process which is directed downward. transverse process and centrum serve as points of attachment for ribs
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.
