Axial skeleton (Yr 4) Flashcards
1
Q
how many cervical vertebrae does the horse have?
A
7
2
Q
which cervical vertebrae have no defining features?
A
3rd, 4th, 5th
3
Q
what is C1 also called?
A
atlas
4
Q
what are the defining features of C1?
A
no body with exaggerated articular processes (butterfly shape)
5
Q
what is C2 also called?
A
axis
6
Q
how many centres of ossification does the axis have?
A
4 (dens, head, body, caudal epiphysis)
7
Q
at what age does the dens fuse with the head of C2?
A
7 months old
8
Q
how can C6 and C7 be identified?
A
C6 is shorter than C5
C7 is shorter than C6
9
Q
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