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Where are the c5 and c4 vertebra located in the neck?
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.
What is the dens odontoid process?
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
What part of a vertebra causes the distinct bumps?
This is due to the protrusion of the vertebral spinous processes.
What is vertebra prominent?
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.
What is the typical vertebral surface not found in the atlas?
Body of the vertebra. It is fused with the Axis vertebra. Axis being the second vertebra.
What is the part of a vertebra that articulates immediately with the vertebra below it.?
The part of a vertebra that articulates immediately with the vertebra below it is called the inferior articular facet. This facet, located on the lower part of the vertebra's articular processes, connects with the superior articular facet of the vertebra beneath it, allowing for movement and stability in the spinal column.
Where are the c5 and c4 vertebra located in the neck?
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.
What does the word centra mean?
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.
What is the dens odontoid process?
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
What does L stand for on L5 of a vertebra?
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.
What part of a vertebra causes the distinct bumps?
This is due to the protrusion of the vertebral spinous processes.
Where is vertrabrace are located in the?
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".
What is the weight bearing part of the vertebra called?
The body or centrum of the vertebra bears the most weight
Do mammmals have vertebrate?
All mammals have a vertebra, therefore are part of the 'Vertebrate' group.
Where is L1 vertibret?
The L1 vertebra is located in the lumbar region of the spine, specifically at the first level of the lumbar vertebrae. It is situated above the L2 vertebra and below the T12 vertebra, which is part of the thoracic spine. The L1 vertebra plays a crucial role in supporting the upper body and allowing for a range of movements in the lower back.
Where is the S1 vertebrae?
The S1 vertebra, or first sacral vertebra, is located at the base of the spine, forming the uppermost part of the sacrum. It connects to the last lumbar vertebra (L5) above it and articulates with the ilium bones of the pelvis on either side. The S1 vertebra plays a crucial role in supporting the weight of the upper body and facilitating movement between the spine and pelvis.
What vertebra has seven components?
Cervical vertebra
