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Ch. 7 The Skeletal System
Amerman- Human Anatomy & Physiology 3e
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Capitolo 7, Problema 9

Transverse foramina are a characteristic of which kind of vertebra?


a. Thoracic
b. Lumbar
c. Sacral
d. Cervical

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Understand the anatomy of the vertebrae: The vertebral column is divided into different regions—cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal. Each region has unique characteristics that distinguish its vertebrae.
Learn about transverse foramina: Transverse foramina are openings found in the transverse processes of certain vertebrae. These foramina allow the passage of the vertebral arteries, veins, and associated nerves.
Identify the vertebrae with transverse foramina: Transverse foramina are a defining feature of cervical vertebrae. These foramina are present in all cervical vertebrae except for the seventh (C7), where they may be smaller or absent.
Eliminate other options: Thoracic vertebrae are characterized by facets for rib articulation, lumbar vertebrae are large and robust to support weight, and sacral vertebrae are fused to form the sacrum. None of these have transverse foramina.
Conclude that the correct answer is cervical vertebrae, as they are the only type of vertebrae with transverse foramina.

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Transverse Foramina

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