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Vertebrae Anatomy

Enter the answers of vertebrae anatomy, using the following hints to help you!
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Last updated: January 11, 2024
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Thick, cylindrical anterior part of a vertebra, providing structural support and weight-bearing function.
Vertebral body
Flattened, posterior parts of the vertebral arch, connecting the pedicles to the spinous process in a vertebra.
Lamina
Short, stout stem-like part of each side of a vertebra, connecting the vertebral body to the vertebral arch
Pedicle
Projection of bone upwards and articulates with an inferior articular process of the next more cranial vertebra
Superior articular process
Projection of bone downwards and articulates with a superior articular process of the next more caudal vertebra
Inferior articular process
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Projection of bone laterally from the junction of the lamina and the pedicle on each side of the vertebrae
Transverse process
Projection of bone that points outward from each vertebra along the spine
Spinous process
Located on the top and bottom of each vertebra that connect the vertebrae to each other
Facet Joint
Opening between every two vertebrae where the nerve roots exit the spine
Intervertebral foramen
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