The difference of each vertebrae

Question 1

Cervical vertebrae

Answer 1

2 transverse process having openings (transverse poramens) which allow vertebral artries and veins to pass through
- bifid spinous process (except c7)

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Question 2

Thoracic vertebrae

Answer 2

have sites for rib attachment (rib facet)
- spinous process projects inferiorly

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Question 3

Lumbar vertebrae

Answer 3

Spinous processes are short & thick relative to the size of the vertebrae & project perpendicular from the body
- short spinous process and project posteriorly

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