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Vertebral type
containing
foramina
in the
transverse processes
, through which the
vertebral arteries
ascend to
reach
the
brain
Cervical V
ertebra
Dens here
provides
a
pivot for rotation
of the first cervical vertebra (
C1
)
Axis
Transverse processes
faceted
for articulation with
ribs
,
spinous process
pointing sharply
downward
Thoracic Vertebra
Composite bone
; articulates with the
hip bone
laterally
Sacrum
Massive
vertebrae
;
weight sustaining
Lumbar
Vertebra
Tail bone
; vestigial
fused vertebrae
Coccyx
Supports
the
head
, allows a
rocking motion
in the conjunction with the
occipital condyles
Atlas
Cavity
enclosing the
spinal cord
Vertebral foramen
Weight bearing
portion of the
vertebra
Body
Two structures
that
provide levers
against which
muscles pull
Spinous process
Transverse process
Two structures
that provides an
articulation point
for the
ribs
Body
Transverse process
Openings
providing for exit of
spinal nerves
Intervertebral foramina
Two structures
that form an
enclosure for
the
spinal cord
Body
Vertebral Arch
Three structures
that form the
vertebral arch
Lamina
Pedicle
Spinous process
Author
Shira
ID
241545
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The Vertebral Column
Description
Figuring out the names of the bones in the vertebral column based on the descriptions
Updated
10/19/2013, 9:21:48 PM
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