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What is the vertebral type with a forked spinous process?
In the cervical spine, the C2-C6 vertebrae generally have bifid spinous proceses.
What movement is most likely to occur in the cervical vertebral column?
how migth bifid spinous process of cervical vertebrae affect anterior-posterior movement in the cervical region of the vertebrae column
Which vertebra does not have a spinous process?
Cervical vertebrae have a bifurcated spinous process.
What do the pedicles laminae and spinous process of the vertebrae form?
the vertebral arch
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
What structure is associated with the bifid tips of the cervical vertebrae?
Spinous process
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 are the parts of the vertebrae and how many bones are located in each selection?
The vertebrae consist of the vertebral body, spinous process, transverse process, and articular processes. There are 33 vertebrae in total, including 7 cervical vertebrae, 12 thoracic vertebrae, 5 lumbar vertebrae, 5 sacral vertebrae (fused into the sacrum), and 4 coccygeal vertebrae (fused into the coccyx).
How the 7th cervical vertebrae not bifid?
The 7th cervical vertebra, also known as the vertebra prominens, is unique in that it typically has a larger and more prominent spinous process compared to other cervical vertebrae. Unlike the bifid spinous processes seen in the 2nd to 6th cervical vertebrae, the 7th cervical vertebra's spinous process is usually non-bifid and projects straight out, making it easily palpable. This anatomical feature aids in its identification during physical examinations. The absence of bifidity is believed to be related to its role in providing stability and attachment for muscles and ligaments.
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.
What are the main parts of the vertebrae called?
The body of each vertebra is attached to a bony ring consisting of several parts. A bony projection on either side of the vertebral body called the pedicle supports the arch that protects the spinal canal. The laminae are the parts of the vertebrae that form the back of the bony arch that surrounds and covers the spinal canal. There is a transverse process on either side of the arch where some of the muscles of the spinal column attach to the vertebrae. The spinous process is the bony portion of the vertebral body that can be felt as a series of bumps in the center of a person's neck and back.
How many cervical thoracic and lumbar vertebrae are there?
Absolutely! They have features unique to the region they are found in, relating to structure and therefore function. Typical cervical vertebrae (C3-C6) usually have bifid spinous processes which point slightly inferiorly. The spinous processes on lumbar vertebrae are oblong in shape and point directly posteriorly. The articular facets of cervical vertebrae face superior-inferiorly, whereas lumbar articular facets face medial-laterally. Cervical vertebrae have transverse foramen on right and left(containing the vertebral arteries), lumbar have none. They have mamillary processes on their superior articular processes. The bodies of lumbar vertebra are larger and thicker than cervical vertebrae, though they are oval/kidney shaped shaped in both regions. The transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae are much longer, for muscle attachment. Cervical vertebrae have anterior and posterior tubercles extending from their transverse processes. The pedicles of lumbar vertebrae are slightly longer and more defined than those of cervical vertebrae. I think that covers everything, let me know if you think of anything else!
