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Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

Osteology

Articulated cervical vertebrae, anterolateral view

Image #206-1

KEYWORDS: Bones joints cartilage, Cervical region, Vertebral column.

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Osteology
Articulated cervical vertebrae, anterolateral view
Roman numerals designate the individual vertebrae in order.
  1. Anterior tubercle of atlas
  2. Body of vertebra
  3. Epiphysis
  4. Transverse process
  5. Carotid tubercle
  6. Intervertebral foramen
  7. Superior articular process
  8. Inferior articular process
  9. Anterior tubercle
  10. Posterior tubercle
  11. Sulcus of cervical nerve VI
  12. Vertebra prominens VII