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 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.