Cervical vertebrae Flashcards
1
Q
7 vertebrae (all mammals),
2 ________ vertebrae
4 ________ vertebrae
1 _________ vertebra
A
Specialised
Typical
Transitional
2
Q
Cervical vertebrae articulate with
A
Each other:Inferior/Superior articular facets and discs Occipital: Superior articular facet of C1
3
Q
The earth (_____) spins on it’s (_____).
A
atlas C1, axis C2
4
Q
C1 and C2 are specialised, C3-C6 are typical and C 7 is ________
A
transitional/prominens