Osteology

Articulated cervical vertebrae, anterolateral view

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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