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The foramen transversarium pierces the transverse processes of the seven cervical vertebrae. It gives passage to the vertebral artery and vein as well as a plexus of sympathetic nerves in each of the vertebræ except the seventh, which lacks the artery.
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Bones of torso |
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| Sternum |
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| Rib |
specific ribs ( 1, 2, 9, 10, 11, 12, false - 8-12, floating - 11-12) - parts ( Angle, Tubercle, Costal groove, Neck, Head)
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| General vertebral structures |
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| Cervical vertebrae |
C1 ( anterior arch, posterior arch, lateral mass), C2 ( dens), C3, C4, C5, C6, C7
anterior tubercle, posterior tubercle, foramen transversarium
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| Thoracic vertebrae |
T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6, T7, T8, T9, T10, T11, T12
costal facets ( superior, inferior, transverse)
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| Lumbar vertebrae |
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| Sacrum |
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