Superior View Of Cervical Vertebra

Cervical vertebrae are seven in number and contribute to the cervical part of the vertebral column present in the head and neck ![https://3danatomybyprajjawalit.in/cervical-vertebra] A distinctive feature of the cervical vertebra is the presence of the foramen in the transverse processes. The second part of the vertebral artery and vertebral vein passes through the foramen transversia of all cervical vertebra except the C7. The foramen present in the transverse process does not pass the vertebral vein. * Typical Cervical Vertebrae: C3-C6 * Atypical Cervical Vertebrae: C1,C2 and C7 Characteristics of the typical cervical vertebrae 1. Presance of foramen in the transverse process. 2. Small Vertebral body 3. Large vertebral foramen 4. Bifid spinous process: