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to provide a point of connection for the muscles and ligaments
to provide a point of attatchment for muscles and ligaments

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The most easliy palpable spinous process in the neck is?

The most easily palpable spinous process in the neck is the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra (C7), also known as the vertebra prominens. It is the most prominent and easily identifiable spinous process in the neck region.


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Cervical vertebrae have a bifurcated spinous process.


Does the atlas bone have spinous process?

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What provides levers against which muscles pull in the vertebral column?

The spinous processes and transverse processes in the vertebrae provide levers against which muscles pull in the vertebral column. Muscles attached to these processes, such as the erector spinae group, create movements like extension, flexion, and rotation in the spine.


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Spinous process?

This part projects posteriorly.


What Vertebra has a forked spinous process?

The seventh cervical vertebra (C7) is known to have a forked spinous process making it easily distinguishable from the other cervical vertebrae. This unique feature is commonly referred to as the vertebra prominens.


What forms articulation point for the ribs?

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Lamina?

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Which of the following is the opening at the base of the skull?

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What is the vertebral type with a forked spinous process?

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Provide lever against which muscules pull?

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