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cervical vertebra |
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cervical vertebra [′sər·və·kəl ′vərd·ə·brə] (anatomy) Any of the bones in the neck region of the vertebral column; the transverse process has a characteristic perforation by a transverse foramen. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Both computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (figure 1) of the cervical region showed an ossified, heterogenous, and well-demarcated mass in front of the second cervical vertebra at the right side of the midline, close to the vertebral and internal carotid arteries. After some inspection, Andres realized the reptile's first cervical vertebra was dislodged. The points of reference consisting of the lobe of the ear, the seventh cervical vertebra, the acromial process, the greater trochanter, just anterior to midline of the knee, and slightly anterior to the lateral malleolus form a theoretical line around which the body is balanced in perfect skeletal alignment, yielding equal weight distribution and maximum joint stability. |
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