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Yes, the C1 vertebra (atlas) does not have a transverse foramen. This feature is unique to the following vertebrae in the cervical spine, starting from C2.

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What joint connects the atlas to occipital condyle?

The occipital condyles allow the head to turn side to side.


What bone contains a transverse foramen bifid spine and small body?

The vertebrae that contain a transverse foramen, bifid spine, and small body is the cervical vertebrae. The seventh cervical vertebra (C7), also known as the vertebra prominens, typically has these characteristics.


Transverse foramen?

Foramen lateral to the pedicle area. ONly cervical vertebrae have transverse foramen. Therefore, only cervical vertebrae have three holes. All other vertebrae have just one hole. The vertebral artery passes through these foramen.


What is another name for C1?

ATLAS


If you see a foramen in the transverse process of a vertebra which type of vertebra are you observing?

If you see a foramen in the transverse process of a vertebra, you are observing a cervical vertebra. Specifically, the foramen is known as the transverse foramen, which is a characteristic feature of cervical vertebrae that allows the passage of the vertebral artery and its accompanying veins. This distinguishes cervical vertebrae from thoracic and lumbar vertebrae, which do not have this feature.


What are the names of the openings on cervical vertebrae?

transverse foramen


What are the two most superior vertebrae?

The two most superior vertebrae are CERVICAL vertebrae 1 and 2 (C1 and C2). They are also known as the Atlas (C1) and Axis (C2). These two vertebra join together to form the atlantoaxial joint, which helps with the movement of the neck. A structure on the axis called the dens (odontoid process) fits through a foramen (hole) in the atlas to join them together.


Is the atlas classified as a cervical vertebra?

Yes, the atlas is classified as the first cervical vertebra (C1) in the human spine. It is named after the Greek titan Atlas who was condemned to hold up the sky, symbolizing its role in supporting the head.


What is the shape and size of the cervicle vertebrae?

Cervical vertebrae are typically small and have a distinctive shape characterized by a relatively small body and large vertebral foramen, allowing for the passage of the spinal cord. They are generally more delicate than other vertebrae, with a unique structure that includes transverse foramen in each transverse process, which accommodate the vertebral arteries. The first two cervical vertebrae, the atlas and axis, have specialized shapes that allow for a greater range of motion in the neck. Overall, there are seven cervical vertebrae, labeled C1 to C7, each varying slightly in size but maintaining a similar structural design.


How many transverse foramen per cevical vertebrae?

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Which landmark is specific only to a cervical vertebrae?

The transverse foramen


Transverse processes?

These processes extend laterally from the vertebral foramen.