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referred to as "free floating" (i.e., do not attach anteriorly to the sternum)
attaches directly to the lateral border of the sternum via seven sternocostal joints
attach either directly or indirectly to the sternum
lateral to the jugular notch are the clavicular facets of the sterno-clavicular joints- inferiorly, are the costal facet that accepts the head of the sternocostal joint (1st rib)
attach to the sternum by fusing to the cartilage of the immediately superior rib
Passageway for spinal nerves exiting the vertebral canal
Primary function : support the head No body, pedicle, lamina, or spinous process
Large, tall body that serves as a base for the upwardly projecting dens (odontoid process) Dens provides a rigid vertical axis of rotation for the atlas and head
Largest of all cervical vertebrae Have many characteristics of thoracic vertebraeLarge transverse processes and spinous process
Full costal facet superiorly that accepts the entire head of the 1rst rib- Demifacet inferiorly that accepts part of the head of the second rib - Spinous process is especially elongated and often as prominent as C7
Connect vertebral body to posterior elements
what happens if horner's syndrome is NOT accompanied by Wallenberg syndrome or a viral infection?
Primary weight bearing structure of each vertebrae
Transverse foramina (anterior to the exiting spinal nerve roots)- C3-6 typical vertebrae with identical features- The Atlas (C1), the Axis (C2), and C7 are atypical
M. Longissimus capitis et cervicis
Attachements sites for heads of ribs (costotransverse joints)
protects the posterior aspect of the spinal cord
Small rectangular bodies made of a relatively dense and strong cortical shell
M. Longissimus lumborum et thoracis
enclose the thoracic cavity, forming a protective cage for the cardiopulmonary organs