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