Spinal column.
The c5 vertebra is located in the lower part of the neck, just below the c4 vertebra. The c4 vertebra is slightly higher up in the neck compared to the c5 vertebra.
Since the dens is part of the Axis vertebra (and project up in the first vertebra, the Atlas vertebra that supports the skull) it is called the Dens Axis
This is due to the protrusion of the vertebral spinous processes.
The seventh cervical vertebra is called as vertebra prominens. This vertebra has the long and prominent spine. This spine can be felt at the joint of the neck and thorax.
Body of the vertebra. It is fused with the Axis vertebra. Axis being the second vertebra.
The c5 vertebra is located in the lower part of the neck, just below the c4 vertebra. The c4 vertebra is slightly higher up in the neck compared to the c5 vertebra.
The centrum is a part of all the vertebra which make up the spine. It is the solid part in the centre of the vertebra. The plural of centrum is centra.
Since the dens is part of the Axis vertebra (and project up in the first vertebra, the Atlas vertebra that supports the skull) it is called the Dens Axis
The "L" in L5 stands for lumbar, indicating that the vertebra is part of the lumbar region of the spine, specifically the fifth lumbar vertebra.
This is due to the protrusion of the vertebral spinous processes.
A 'Vertebra' is one bone in a spine. 'Vertebrae' (ver-tuh-bray) is a word for more than one vertebra, as in, "There are 12 vertebrae in the thoracic part of the spine." Or, "His second cervical vertebra was fractured".
The body or centrum of the vertebra bears the most weight
All mammals have a vertebra, therefore are part of the 'Vertebrate' group.
Cervical vertebra
A kangaroo is a vertebra.
The seventh cervical vertebra is called as vertebra prominens. This vertebra has the long and prominent spine. This spine can be felt at the joint of the neck and thorax.
The T-12 vertebra is located in the lower part of the thoracic spine, just above the lumbar region. It is the last of the twelve thoracic vertebrae and is situated between the T-11 vertebra above and the L-1 vertebra below. The T-12 vertebra plays a crucial role in supporting the rib cage and facilitating movement in the back.