depends what animal you are looking at
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.
Cervical 1 vertebrae
Vertebra 1
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.
Yes
You have 7 cervical vertebrae, 12 thoracic vertebrae, 5 lumber vertebrae, 1 sacrum and 1 coccyx. The first cervical vertebra is called as atlas vertebra. The second one is called as axis vertebra.
The name of the C 1 vertebra is the Atlas.
No, a vertebra is not an example of a long bone. Long bones, like the femur or humerus, are typically found in the limbs and are longer than they are wide, while vertebrae are part of the spine and have a different shape and function.
Cervical vertebra
A kangaroo is a vertebra.
The c5 vertebra is located in the lower part of the neck, just below the c4 vertebra. The c4 vertebra is slightly higher up in the neck compared to the c5 vertebra.
Body (of the vertebra)