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C 1, also known as the atlas.
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∙ 11y agoatlast the 1st cervical vertebra.
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Why is the body of the lumbar vertebrae larger than the cervical vertebrae?
The kidney-shaped body of the lumbar vertebrae are the largest vertebral bodies of any other type of vertebra. They are larger because, being lower down along the spine, they need to be able to support greater weight.
Which vertebrae does not have a body or spinous process?
Atlas (C1) does not have a spinous process or body
What are the bones lying in the centre of the body called?
axial
What part of the vertebrae transfers weight along the axis of the body?
the vertebral body (centrum) transfers weight along axis of body
Mention 2 important feature of lumbar vertebrae?
Lumbar vertebrae have a lot of important functions, two of which are the cushioning of the spine and the structure of the back itself. Lumbar vertebrae are part of possibly the most important bone group in the body.
What part of the body has vertebrae?
The part of the body that has vertebrae is the spine. The spinal column consists of 33 vertebrae which provides support to the body and protects the spinal cord.
Where are the vertebrae in a human body?
The spine is made up of vertebrae.
What structure is the missing body of the second body of the cervical vertebrae?
The cervical vertebrae do not have ribs attached.
Where are the vertebrae on the body?
the vertebrae compose the spinal column (ie your back bone).
Which part of your body has a vertebrae?
Actually that is good question come to think of it your backbone (spine) is a vertabrae and that is the only vertebrae in your body.
Where in the body would you find the vertebrae?
Individual vertebrae make up the spinal cord.
What is the lower body vertebrae?
Lumbar.
Is the vertebrae located anterior aspect of the body?
vertebral body
Which of the vertebrae can be associated with the chest?
The thoracic vertebrae are found in the chest region of the body. Humans have twelve thoracic vertebrae which are located between the cervical and lumbar vertebrae.
What is the shape of the centrum of the thoracic vertebrae are?
The body or centrum of the thoracic vertebrae are heart shaped. There are twelve thoracic vertebrae in humans and they are located in the chest.
Where is the lumbar vertebrae in the human body?
The lumbar vertebrae are located in the lower back region of the human spine, between the thoracic vertebrae and the sacrum. There are five lumbar vertebrae (L1 to L5) that support the weight of the upper body and allow for bending and twisting movements of the trunk.
What characteristics help you distinguish between the different types of vertebrae?
Cervical Vertebrae- has transverse foramen, and a bifid tip of spinous process Thoracic Vertebrae- Has coastal facets on the sides of the body Lumar Vertebrae- has no transverse foramen, no bifurcated tip, and no facets on the sides of the body
