0
The two most superior vertebrae are CERVICAL vertebrae 1 and 2 (C1 and C2). They are also known as the Atlas (C1) and Axis (C2). These two vertebra join together to form the atlantoaxial joint, which helps with the movement of the neck. A structure on the axis called the dens (odontoid process) fits through a foramen (hole) in the atlas to join them together.
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What surface articulates Inferior process of the superior thoracic vertebrae?
There is no inferior process on any vertebrae, thoracic or not. There is an inferior articular facet. The inferior articular facet would articulate with the superior articular facet of the vertebrae just superior to it.
2 The Thoracic vertebrae is inferior to the lumbar vertebrae?
the thoracic spine is above the lumbar spine which means ALL thoracic vertebrae are superior to the lumbar vertebrae.
What are the two locations on a thoracic vertebra where the ribs articulate?
The inferior costal facet and superior costal facet are the points on the thoracic vertebrae at which the ribs articulate.
Which area of the spine has the most vertebrae?
The thoracic spine has the most vertebrae - twelve.
How many vertebrae are there in each of the three superior region of the vertebral column?
Cervical (most superior portion of the vertebral column) = 7 vertebraeThoracic (just inferior to the cervical region, superior to lumbar) = 12 vertebraeLumbar (inferior to the thoracic region, superior to the sacral region) = 5 vertebrae
Difference between typical and a typical vertebrae?
The spinal cord consists of 5 divisions or regions of vertebrae, in the cervical region (the most "superior" segment) along the spinal cord, are the 'typical' and 'atypical' vertebrae. Altogether this region has 7 vertebrae, named from the most superior to inferior positioned (C1-C7) i.e. from top to bottom. The 'atypical' vertebrae are the two most superior positioned i.e. the top two (C1 & C2); C1 is also called the 'Atlas' and C2 the 'Axis'. The 'typical' vertebrae are the five most inferior positioned i.e. the bottom 5 (C3-C7).
Where is the formina?
vertebrae Inter means "between", vertebral obviously means vertebrae as mentioned above, and foramina is plural for foramen, which is a hole. Intervertebral foramina are formed in the space between two vertebrae. When two or more vertebral bones are stacked, the intervertebral foramina would be inferior to the pedicles of the superior vertebrae and superior to the pedicles of the inferior vertebrae. It will create a hole that goes between the two vertebrae horizontally. The spinal cord goes through the vertebral foramen vertically, and the nerve roots slip out horizontally through the intervertebral foramina.
What surface articulates Inferior process of the superior thoracic vertebrae?
There is no inferior process on any vertebrae, thoracic or not. There is an inferior articular facet. The inferior articular facet would articulate with the superior articular facet of the vertebrae just superior to it.
Is the heart medial to the thoracic vertebrae?
Yes the heart is medial to the thoracic vertebrae, and superior to the diaphragm
2 The Thoracic vertebrae is inferior to the lumbar vertebrae?
the thoracic spine is above the lumbar spine which means ALL thoracic vertebrae are superior to the lumbar vertebrae.
What are the two locations on a thoracic vertebra where the ribs articulate?
The inferior costal facet and superior costal facet are the points on the thoracic vertebrae at which the ribs articulate.
What is the proper order of vertebrae from superior to inferior?
Cervical Thoracic Lumbar Sacral
Most stress bearing vertebrae?
The lower lumbar vertebrae are the most stress bearing vertebrae.
What is the classes of vertebrae in order superiority to inferiority?
Biologists do not consider one class of vertebrae to be superior to another. Each organism has an adaptation to a particular ecological niche, and can be judged only on the success of that adaptation. We do not judge one niche to be superior to another.
Which area of the spine has the most vertebrae?
The thoracic spine has the most vertebrae - twelve.
What are the two main gyri and sulci that can be seen on the most superior portion of the brain?
Superior frontal gyrus, superior temporal gyrus, superior frontal sulcus, superior temporal sulcus
How many vertebrae are there in each of the three superior region of the vertebral column?
Cervical (most superior portion of the vertebral column) = 7 vertebraeThoracic (just inferior to the cervical region, superior to lumbar) = 12 vertebraeLumbar (inferior to the thoracic region, superior to the sacral region) = 5 vertebrae
