Musculoskeletal System of Humans (3)

Biology

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Structure of thoracic vertebrae (3)

The transverse processes (except on the 11th and 12th thoracic vertebrae) have facets for articulation with the ribs

Structure of lumbar vertebrae (1)

The biggest and strongest vertebrae

Structure of lumbar vertebrae (2)

Possess a short spinous process

Structure of lumbar vertebrae (3)

Possess a large centrum to bear the weight of the lower back of the body

Structure of sacral vertebrae

Five vertebrae fused together to form a triangular bon

Structure of caudal vertebrae

Four bones fused together to form a triangular structure which is pointed at one end

Structure of atlas vertebrae (1)

The first cervical vertebra

Structure of atlas vertebrae (2)

The vertebra has a large neural canal, a small spinous process, a pair of transverse foramina (singular: foramen) but with no centrum

Structure of atlas vertebrae (3)

The vertebra articulates with the skull

Structure of axial vertebrae (1)

The second cervical vertebra

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