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Ch 9
Summary of Distinguishing Features - C and T Spine
Question | Answer |
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Distinguishing features that all cervical vertebrae have: | three foramina each, more dominant articular pillars |
Distinguishing features of C1, atlas: | no body but anterior arch, no spinous process but posterior tubercle with bifid tip, lateral masses (articular pillars), superior facets for atlantooccipital articulations |
Distinguishing features of C2, axis: | contains dens |
Distinguishing features of C2-C6: | short spinous processes with bifid tips |
Distinguishing features of C7: | called vertebra prominens because of its long spinous process |
Distinguishing features of all thoracic vertebrae: | contain facets for rib articulations (facets or demifacets) |
Distinguishing features of T1-T10: | contain facets on transverse processes for rib articulations |
Distinguishing features of T1-T9 | contain demifacets for rib articulation |
Distinguishing features of T10-T12 | contain single facet for rib articulation |