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Osteology

Fifth cervical vertebra, superior view

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Osteology
Fifth cervical vertebra, superior view
  1. Spinous process
  2. Vertebral arch
  3. Vertebral foramen
  4. Inferior articular process
  5. Articular surface (superior)
  6. Superior articular process
  7. Posterior tubercle
  8. Sulcus cervical nerve V
  9. Anterior tubercle
  10. Body vertebra V
  11. Epiphyseal plate
  12. Superior vertebral incisure
  13. Foramen transversarium