Vertebral Column Flashcards
1
Q
How many cervical vertebrae are found in all domestic animals?
A
Seven.
2
Q
What is unique about the first cervical vertebra (atlas)?
A
It has no spinous process and modified transverse processes (wings).
3
Q
What is unique about the second cervical vertebra (axis)?
A
It has a short spinous process and an odontoid process (dens).
4
Q
What is the vertebral formula of a dog?
A
C7 T13 L7 S3 Cd20-23.
