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Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

Osteology

Articulated cervical vertebrae, posterolateral view

Image #206-2

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

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Osteology
Articulated cervical vertebrae, posterolateral view
Roman numerals designate the individual vertebrae in order.
  1. Transverse process of atlas
  2. Superior articular surface axis
  3. Transverse foramen
  4. Superior articular process
  5. Inferior articular process
  6. Posterior tubercle
  7. Anterior tubercle
  8. Transverse process
  9. Vertebra prominens
  10. Arch of vertebra
  11. Dens (axis)
  12. Superior articular facet of atlas
  13. Vertebral canal
  14. Spinous process