Part II Vertebral Column, Spinal Cord, Skeleton and Trunk
A. Adult first (CI) cervical vertebra – atlas – from above
B. Adult second (CII) cervical vertebra – axis – from above
C. Adult fifth (CV) cervical vertebra – from above
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Groove for vertebral artery
Body
Anterior articular surface of dens
Transverse process
Anterior tubercle
Posterior articular surface of dens
Anterior arch
Lamina
Facet for dens of axis
Posterior arch
Vertebral foramen
Lateral mass with superior articular facet
Apex of dens
Pedicle
Posterior tubercle
Uncus (posterolateral lip) of body
Foramen transversarium
Groove for spinal nerve (ventral ramus)
Superior articular process
Bifid spinous process
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Vertebral foramen
Facet for dens of axis
Anterior tubercle
Posterior tubercle
Posterior arch
Groove for vertebral artery
Lateral mass with superior articular facet
Foramen transversarium
Transverse process
Anterior arch
Bifid spinous process
Lamina
Superior articular process
Apex of dens
Anterior articular surface of dens
Posterior articular surface of dens
Uncus (posterolateral lip) of body
Body
Groove for spinal nerve (ventral ramus)
Pedicle