| Front | Vertebral Column: Cervical Region |
|---|---|
| Back | Structure: 7 vertebrae (C1-7) form cervical curvature, including atlas (C1) and axis (C2). Vertebrae tend to have: a) Small bodies b) short tranverse processes with transverse foramina (for vertebral artery) c) bifid spinous processes Function: 1. Allow for movement of spinal column in that region 2. "Yes" joint (atlanto-occipital joint) 3. "No" joint (atlanto-axial joint) |
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