This is due to the protrusion of the vertebral spinous processes.
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
The human body has 13 thoracic vertebrae, which are located in the chest area and help protect the spinal cord. Each thoracic vertebra is associated with a rib, totaling 12 pairs with one additional vertebra called T1.
Unfortunately there is no photograph attached. However, it would be easy for anyone trained to tell which spinal column can be seen considering they would know the different characteristics that everyday people are unaware of.
spine or backbone. It is one of the individual bones that make up the vertebral column, providing structure and support for the body and protecting the spinal cord.
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.
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.
lump-a bumps
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.
Distinct is an adjective. "Rotten milk gives off a distinct odor."
a vertebra is more closely defined according to what part of the spine it's in. It may be cervical (neck), thoracic (chest), lumbar (abdomen), or sacral (hips).
Small bumps on the skin of the breast can be due to the same causes as any rash on any other part of the skin. The cause could be acne, allergy, eczema, etc. Small bumps on the nipples are a normal part of the body known as Montgomery glands.