Cervical Vertebrae: C1 Flashcards
1
Q
Cervical vertebrae is used for what movement?
A
movement of the head
2
Q
What species is the exception to having 7 cervical vertebrae? How many do they have?
A
avian, 8-20
3
Q
Which vertebrae is called the Atlas?
A
C1
4
Q
1
A
dorsal tubercle
5
Q
2
A
alar notch
6
Q
3
A
transverse foramen
7
Q
4
A
caudal articular fovea
8
Q
5
A
fovea for dens
9
Q
6
A
ventral tubercle
10
Q
7
A
ventral arch
11
Q
8
A
wing
12
Q
9
A
dorsal arch
13
Q
10
A
lateral vertebral foramen
14
Q
the first spinal nerve exits the spinal cord through where?
A
lateral vertebral foramen in C1
15
Q
what aspect of C1 is only found on C1?
A
alar notch