spinous process
Cervical vertebrae have a bifurcated spinous process.
Because the most distinctive characteristic of this vertebra is the existence of a long and prominent spinous process.
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.
The cervical vertebra number seven is known as the vertebra prominens because it is the most prominent cervical vertebra in the neck, making it easily palpable on the back of the neck. It has a long and prominent spinous process that can be felt beneath the skin, serving as a useful landmark for counting the vertebrae in the cervical region.
The most prominent bone in the posterior cervical region is the cervical vertebra C7, also known as the vertebra prominens, as it has a prominent spinous process that can be easily palpated in most individuals.
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.
The most easily palpable spinous process in the neck is the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra (C7), also known as the vertebra prominens. It is the most prominent and easily identifiable spinous process in the neck region.
The spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra (C7) is typically the longest and most prominent in the living person. It can often be easily palpated at the base of the neck where it forms a bony prominence known as the vertebra prominens.
The seventh cervical vertebra (C7) is known to have a forked spinous process making it easily distinguishable from the other cervical vertebrae. This unique feature is commonly referred to as the vertebra prominens.
Most vertebrae have 3 processes. The spinous process, which is the one that comes straight off of your vertebral column, can actually be felt . You can feel this one particularly well at the base of your neck (this is the 7th Cervical vertebra, also known as Vertebra prominens). The very first vertebra, C1, also known at Atlas, does not have a spinous process. Each vertebra has two transverse processes which are on either side of the spinous processes. All of these processes are important for muscle attachments for movement of the head, neck and torso.
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