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How do the superior and inferior articular process of the atlas differ from the same processes on a typical vertebra?
The surface of the superior articular will work right above the inferior surface in a vertebra. This is not true in the atlas.
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 extends superiorly along the posterior aspect of the L3 vertebral body?
The spinous process is found on the posterior surface of most vertebrae.
Which vertebral part is most anterior in location?
The vertebral body is the most anterior part of a typical vertebrae. It is the weight-bearing portion of the vertebrae and serves as the main point of articulation with adjacent vertebrae in the spinal column.
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 bones are connected to the latissimus dorsi?
The latissimus dorsi comes from the spinous processes of the seventh to twelfth thoracic vertebrae, inferior three or four ribs, and the scapula. It inserts into the humerus.
Which vertebra does not have a spinous process?
Cervical vertebrae have a bifurcated spinous process.
Which vertebrae don't have a spinous process?
C-1 (Atlas)
What is the distance between the vertebral border of the scapula to the spinous process of the spine?
3 inches
When you palpate a spine what bone do you feel?
You are feeling the spinous process of your vertebrae.
What do the pedicles laminae and spinous process of the vertebrae form?
the vertebral arch
What structure is associated with the bifid tips of the cervical vertebrae?
Spinous process
What is the vertebral type with a forked spinous process?
In the cervical spine, the C2-C6 vertebrae generally have bifid spinous proceses.
What are two accessory processes of the lumbar vertebrae?
the transverse process and the articular process also spinous process
What is the The pointed projection that extends posteriorly from the fused lamina of vertebrae?
spinous process
What part of the vertebrae provide levers against which muscles pull?
spinous process and transverse process
How do the superior and inferior articular process of the atlas differ from the same processes on a typical vertebra?
The surface of the superior articular will work right above the inferior surface in a vertebra. This is not true in the atlas.
