Osteology

Fifth cervical vertebra, superior view

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Osteology

Fifth cervical vertebra, superior view

1. Spinous process
2. Arch of vertebra
3. Vertebral foramen
4. Inferior articular process
5. Superior articular surface
6. Superior articular process
7. Posterior tubercle
8. Groove for cervical nerve V
9. Anterior tubercle
10. Body of vertebra
11. Epiphysis
12. Superior vertebral incisure
13. Transverse foramen