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The lamina is not a specific anatomical structure of the cervical vertebrae. The lamina is the roof of the spinal canal that provides support and protection for the backside of the spinal cord.
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Lamina
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Although cervical vertebrae have a specific spinous process which is bifid in shape, the spinous process as an anatomical structure is not a specific feature of the cervical vertebrae. The spinous process functions as an important anatomical and biomechanical structure. It protects the neural structures in the spinal canal, and acts as an anchor for the interspinous and supraspinous ligaments, and the intersegmental paraspinal muscles.
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Spinous process
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Each vertebra has a vertebral body anteriorly. The size of this vertebral body increases as you descend the spinal cord.
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Vertebral Body
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The pedicle is not specific to cervical vertebrae. The pedicle functions as a structural buttress, providing support to the posterior wall of the vertebral body when constrained through the posterior arch.
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Pedicle
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Only the cervical vertebrae possess the transverse foramina. The reason for this is that the transverse foramina function as a canal for the vertebral artery, vertebral vein and sympathetic nerves to reach the skull.
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Transverse foramen
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Assessment and management of C-spine injury
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Orthopaedics
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Which of the following is specific to cervical vertebrae?
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