Vertebrae Flashcards
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1) Spinous Process (vertebral spine)
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a single posterior projection at the midline. The vertebral spines can easily be felt as a series of bumps just under the skin down the middle of the back.
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2) Transverse Process
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- a paired lateral projection; arises from the junction point between the pedicle and the lamina
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3) Superior Articular Process
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- a paired upward projection; the superior articular processes of one vertebra join with the corresponding inferior articular processes from the next superior vertebra.
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4) Inferior Articular Process
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a paired downward projection
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5) Lamina
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- the posterior part of the vertebral arch; found between the transverse and spinous process.
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6) Pedicle
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the lateral part of the vertebral arch; anchored to the posterior side of the vertebral body
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7) Centrum (body)
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the main, weight-supporting part of a vertebra; the anterior part of the vertebra
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