All of the following characteristics differentiate a typical cervical veebra from a thoracic veebra EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: Superior aicular facet is directed backwards & upwards
Description: Superior aicular facets are directed backwards & upwards in both cervical and thoracic regions, henceis not a differentiating feature. Veebral body is the smallest in the cervical region. Large veebral body is present at the level of lumbar veebra. Veebral foramen is triangular and large in the cervical veebra. The foramen is small and circular in thoracic veebra. Cervical veebrae are identified by the foramen transversarium in their transverse process.
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