Cervical vertebrae Flashcards

1
Q

7 vertebrae (all mammals),
2 ________ vertebrae
4 ________ vertebrae
1 _________ vertebra

A

Specialised
Typical
Transitional

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2
Q

Cervical vertebrae articulate with

A

Each other:Inferior/Superior articular facets and discs Occipital: Superior articular facet of C1

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3
Q

The earth (_____) spins on it’s (_____).

A

atlas C1, axis C2

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4
Q

C1 and C2 are specialised, C3-C6 are typical and C 7 is ________

A

transitional/prominens

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