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What is the scientific name for a back?
The vertebra. The spine is made up of a chain of lots of smaller bones, each one of which is called a vertebra- collectively, they are known as the VERTEBRAE. The small flanges sticking out on either side of each vertebra are called 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.
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 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 does the vertebral column articulate with?
It articulates with each vertebra. Plus the occipital bone of the skull and the 12 pairs of ribs.
The backbone is made of many small units of bone or cartilege what is each of it called?
a vertebra
What is the scientific name for a back?
The vertebra. The spine is made up of a chain of lots of smaller bones, each one of which is called a vertebra- collectively, they are known as the VERTEBRAE. The small flanges sticking out on either side of each vertebra are called PROCESSES.
What is the name for a back bone?
The vertebra. The spine is made up of a chain of lots of smaller bones, each one of which is called a vertebra- collectively, they are known as the VERTEBRAE. The small flanges sticking out on either side of each vertebra are called PROCESSES.
One of the bones in your spine?
Each bone in my spine is called one "vertebra". Two or more are called "vertebrae".
What is each unit of a backbone called?
your spine
Which bone bears inferior and superior?
The bone that bears both inferior and superior aspects is the vertebra. Each vertebra in the spinal column has a superior surface, which articulates with the vertebra above it, and an inferior surface, which connects with the vertebra below. This structure allows for the flexibility and movement of the spine while providing support for the body.
What are distinguishing features of a cervical vertebra?
Transverse foramina (on all cervical vertebrae) and bifid spinous process on C2-C6
What is the small bones of a spinal column called?
Each one is called a vertebra.
What bone is found your back?
Each individual bone in your back is a vertebra (plural vertebrae).
What vertebra is number 12 not fused?
The 12th vertebra, known as the lumbar vertebra (L1), is not fused with any other vertebrae. It is the last of the five lumbar vertebrae in the lower back and is characterized by its larger size compared to the thoracic vertebrae above it. Unlike the sacral vertebrae, which are fused together, L1 remains a separate and movable vertebra, allowing for flexibility and support in the lumbar region.
What vertebra has seven components?
Cervical vertebra
How do you use vertebra in a sentence?
A kangaroo is a vertebra.
