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Transverse foramina are found in the?
Transverse foramina are found in the cervical vertebrae of the spine. They are openings on the sides of these vertebrae that allow passage of the vertebral arteries and veins which supply blood to the brain.
Another names for neck bones?
The only bones (vertebrae) in your neck are from the spinal column. These are better known as the Cervical vertebra, of which you have seven, medically speaking they are labelled C1 - C7.
What are the names of the five different types of vertebrae in the vertebral column?
Vertebrae are divided into sections: the atlas and axis account for the first cervical vertebrae, of which there are 7 in total; there are 12 thoracic vertebrae, 7 lumbar vertebrae, 1 sacrum (5 separate vertebrae in a baby), and 1 coccyx (4 separate vertebrae in a baby).
How many cervical vertebrae are there?
the first 7 vertebrae, the neck vertebrae, are considered to be cervical
What are clavicle vertebrae and patella are commonly known as what?
There is no such thing as a clavicle vertebrae -- do you mean cervical vertebrea? Here are the common names of all three -- clavicle = collar bone. patella = knee cap. cervical vertebrae = neck.
The cervical spine is made up of how many cervical vertebrae?
The cervical spine is made up of seven cervical vertebrae. These are numbered(C1-C7) and are the smallest of the true vertebrae. The third through sixth cervical vertebrae have characteristics in common. The first, second, and seventh are considered special cervical vertebrae, and have different characteristics.
How many cervical vertebrae are in a cat?
there are 7 cervical vertebrae in a cat.
Which group of vertebrae includes the atlas and axis?
The atlas and axis are among the cervical vertebrae.
What are the vertebrae in the neck region called?
The vertebrae in the neck region are called cervical vertebrae. There are seven cervical vertebrae labeled C1 to C7, with C1 being closest to the skull and C7 being closest to the thoracic vertebrae.
How many cervical vertebrae do horses have?
Horses have 7 cervical vertebrae. In fact, most mammals have 7 cervical vertebrae, even giraffes, the bigger the animal the bigger the vertebrae. There are a few exceptions: Sloths have 8 or 9 cervical vertebrae while manatees have only six!
Are the first two vertebrae the only ones with names?
No, all of the vertebrae in the spine have names. In addition to the first two vertebrae (C1 and C2), the other vertebrae are named based on their location: cervical (C3-C7), thoracic (T1-T12), lumbar (L1-L5), sacral (S1-S5), and coccygeal (Co1-Co4).
What structure is the missing body of the second body of the cervical vertebrae?
The cervical vertebrae do not have ribs attached.
